Adaptations

What is required for a trait to be an adaptation

• it must look cool

• it must help to survive and reproduce

• it must create more offspring

• it must create competition

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When scientists are classifying organisms, what do they not use?

• structure

• biochemistry

• smell

• DNA

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

A sea worm will emerge out of its tube during high tide to find food. What type of adaptation is this?

• physical

• social

• behavioral

• physiological

A clapper rail (bird) has a long bill to probe for food in the mud. What type of adaptation is the long bill?

• physical

• social

• behavioral

• physiological

An angler fish produces light to attract prey. Producing light is what type of adaptation

• physical

• social

• behavioral

• physiological

Ribbed Mussels have a shell to prevent from dehydration. What type of adaptation is the shell?

• physical

• social

• behavioral

• physiological

What fish fin is used to propel a fish forward?

• dorsal

• pelvic

• pectoral

• caudal

Which adaptation allows gas to move in and out of a fish's blood?

• Lateral line

• Gills

• Ampulae

• Scales

Which adaptation allows a fish to detect vibration and pressure?

• Eyes

• Fins

• Lateral Line

• Fins

What fish adaptation helps fish to fend off parasites?

• Teeth

• Fins

• Slime Coat

• Swim Bladder