LS Chpater 4 Animal Adaptations

Front

What is the term used to describe animals that blend into their habitats?

Back

Camouflage

Front

What type of behavior is learned by a cub watching and copying its mother?

Back

Learned behavior

Front

What is it called when an organism slows down its activity because its habitat becomes stressful?

Back

Dormancy

Front

Camouflage and mimicry are examples of what type of adaptations?

Back

Physical adaptations

Front

What is the term for when some animals travel long distances during seasonal changes?

Back

Migration

Front

What is mimicry in the context of animal adaptations?

Back

Mimicry is when an animal imitates the appearance or behavior of another species to avoid predators.

Front

What is an instinctive behavior?

Back

An instinctive behavior is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, not learned.

Front

What is hibernation?

Back

Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

Front

What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Back

Building a nest is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Front

What is the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations?

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Physical adaptations are body features that help an organism survive, while behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take to survive.