Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What are the two main types of adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations and structural (physical) adaptations.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts to survive in its environment.

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What is a structural (physical) adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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An owl being nocturnal and hunting at night.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation.

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A giraffe's long neck to reach high leaves.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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What is one effect of habitat destruction?

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Many species of animals may become extinct.

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What type of adaptation is a lion's pointed teeth?

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Structural (physical) adaptation.

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What type of adaptation is an owl's nocturnal behavior?

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Behavioral adaptation.