Adaptations

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What is Camouflage?

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Camouflage is an animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings.

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What is a Structural Adaptation?

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A Structural Adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive in its environment, like a monkey's long tail for swinging.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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The spikes on a porcupine fish are an example of a physical adaptation.

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What is a Behavioral Adaptation?

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A Behavioral Adaptation is a change in behavior that helps an organism survive, like penguins huddling together for warmth.

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What does it mean if an animal is nocturnal?

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If an animal is nocturnal, it means it is active at night, like an owl.

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What is Mimicry?

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Mimicry is when an animal resembles another organism or object to avoid predators.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

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Penguins huddling together for warmth is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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What is the purpose of a camel's hump?

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A camel's hump is a structural adaptation used to store water.

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How does a rabbit's burrowing underground help it?

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Burrowing underground is a physical adaptation that helps a rabbit avoid predators.

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What is the long neck of a giraffe an example of?

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The long neck of a giraffe is an example of a structural adaptation that helps it reach high leaves.