I Will Survive - Adaptations

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is when an organism slows its life functions for a period of time to survive harsh conditions.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method that allows an animal to blend in with its surroundings to avoid detection by predators.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one organism resembles another organism or object to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is a population?

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A population is a group of organisms of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is a community?

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A community is made up of different populations of various species living together in an area.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem includes all living organisms in a particular area, along with their physical environment.

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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 in its environment.

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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.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is a squid squirting ink to escape from predators.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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An example of a structural adaptation is a webbed foot that helps animals swim in water.