Plant and Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive in its environment.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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Body parts that help a living thing survive in its environment.

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What is camouflage?

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An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings.

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What is mimicry?

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When one species looks like another species to avoid being eaten.

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What is the purpose of adaptations?

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To help living things survive and thrive in their environments.

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What type of foot is best for swimming?

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Webbed foot.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

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Migration, which is when animals move to a different location for food or climate.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation in plants?

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Thorns on a rose bush to protect it from being eaten.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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They allow animals to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.