Adaptations

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An adaptation that helps an organism survive by the way their body parts function.

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Physical adaptation

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A behavior that helps an organism survive in its habitat.

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Behavioral adaptation

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A type of physical adaptation when an animal or plant blends into its surroundings using its shapes, color, or pattern.

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Camouflage

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A type of physical adaptation when an animal or plant looks like another to avoid being eaten.

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Mimicry

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A type of behavioral adaptation when an animal makes a long-distance journey from one place to another.

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Migration

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A type of behavioral adaptation when organisms are in a deep winter sleep that makes an animal’s body activity slow down.

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Hibernation

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A type of behavioral adaptation when reptiles and amphibians (cold-blooded animals) body activity slows down during cold weather to conserve energy.

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Brumation

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A type of behavioral adaptation when reptiles and amphibians (cold-blooded animals) body activity slows down during hot and dry weather to conserve energy and water.

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Estivation