Traits - Survival

Animal Adaptations and Traits

By krysta perez

Adaptation

 A change over time that improves a species’ chance of survival in a specific environment

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Advantageous Trait

 A characteristic that is beneficial to an organism’s survival

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Multiple Choice

What is a change over time that improves a species' chance of survival in a specific environment?

• adaptation

• advantageous trait

• camouflage

• mimicry

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic that is beneficial to an organism's survival

• adaptation

• advantageous trait

• camouflage

• mimicry

Camouflage

A trait that allows an organism to blend in with its environment

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Mimicry

When one organism looks like another organism

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Mutualism

A relationship where both organisms help each other

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Parasitism

A relationship where one organism benefits but the other is usually harmed

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Multiple Choice

What is a relationship where one organism benefits but the other is usually harmed?

• camouflage

• mutualism

• mimicry

• parasitism

Multiple Choice

What is a relationship where both organisms help each other?

• camouflage

• mutualism

• mimicry

• parasitism

Multiple Choice

What is when one organism looks like another organism

• camouflage

• mutualism

• mimicry

• parasitism

Multiple Choice

What is a trait that allows an organism to blend in with its environment?

• camouflage

• mutualism

• mimicry

• parasitism

Environment

The surroundings in which an organism lives

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Predator

An animal that naturally preys on other animals

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Prey

An animal that is hunted by other other animals

Animal Adaptations and Traits

Multiple Choice

What is an animal that naturally preys on other animals?

• Predator

• Prey

• Organism

• Ecosystem

Multiple Choice

What is an animal that is hunted by other animals?

• Predator

• Prey

• Organism

• Ecosystem