Types of Adaptations

An example of a structural adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell

• The spikes on a porcupine fish

• a rabbit using its hearing senses

• a viper biting when threatened

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Cactus has spines instead of leaves. The spines reduces water loss so the cactus can survive in the desert.

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Physiological

Ducks have webbed feet. This is an example of:

• behavioral adaptations

• structural adaptations

• physiological adaptations

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Lizards have thick skin. This is an example of:

• behavioral adaptations

• structural adaptations

• physiological adaptations

Eagles have super far-distance eyesight. They can see prey several miles away. This is an example of:

• behavioral adaptations

• structural adaptations

• physiological adaptations

Jack rabbits have large ears that help them stay cool in the hot climate. This is an example of:

• behavioral adaptations

• structural adaptations

• physiological adaptations

Polar bears use their strong sense of smell to find prey. This kind of adaptation is....

• behavioral

• structural

• physiological

Horses have hooves that help them run for long distances. These adaptations can be classified as....

• behavioral

• structural

• physiological

Birds use their electrical sensing to follow directions. This adaptation can be classified as....

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Physiological

An example(s) of a physiological adaptation is...

• A snake producing venom

• A snake slithering on its belly

• A snake using thermal detection to find prey

• A snake biting in response to an attack

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