Structural vs. Behavioral Adaptations

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What are structural adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism that enhance its survival in its environment, such as the large ears of a jackrabbit that help it stay cool.

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that organisms perform to survive in their environments, such as hibernation in bears.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation in plants.

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Plants with spines and waxy leaves are structural adaptations that help them survive in desert environments.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is a structural adaptation where an animal resembles another organism or object to avoid predators, like a butterfly's wings that look like snake heads.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a structural adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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How do skunks protect themselves?

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Skunks use a behavioral adaptation by spraying a foul-smelling liquid to defend themselves from predators.

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What is the purpose of hibernation?

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Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation that allows animals to conserve energy during periods of cold weather when food is scarce.

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What type of adaptation do jackrabbits' large ears represent?

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Jackrabbits' large ears represent structural adaptations that help them regulate body temperature in hot climates.

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What is the difference between structural and behavioral adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical traits, while behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take to survive.

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Why do some animals migrate?

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Migration is a behavioral adaptation that allows animals to move to different locations for food, breeding, or climate.