Traits, Behaviors, Adaptations

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What is Camouflage?

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A type of adaptation that helps an animal blend in with its background to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is Mimicry?

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An adaptation where one organism resembles another organism or object to avoid predators.

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How do physical adaptations help a species survive?

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Organisms with effective physical adaptations will survive and reproduce, passing their traits to their offspring.

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What are Physical Adaptations?

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A body feature that helps an animal survive, such as thick fur for cold weather or webbed feet for swimming.

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True or False: Only behavioral adaptations can help an organism survive.

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False.

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What is a Behavioral Adaptation?

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A way an animal behaves to survive, such as birds flying south for winter or bears hibernating.

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Give an example of an animal that uses camouflage.

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A chameleon that changes color to blend in with its surroundings.

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What is the purpose of hibernation?

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To conserve energy during periods when food is scarce, usually in winter.

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What is an example of mimicry in nature?

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A small gecko that looks like a leaf, sitting in a bush to blend in with the other leaves.

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What is the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations?

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Physical adaptations are body features, while behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that help survival.