Animal Adaptations

Structural adaptations include:

• color and shape

• body systems

• behavior and actions

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An inherited trait that increases an organisms chance at surviving

• mimicry

• natural selection

• adaptation

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The ability to blend in with one's environment.

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Adaptation

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Behavioral adaptations include...

• color and shape

• behavior and actions

• body systems

Functional adaptations include..

• Behavior and actions

• Color and shape

• Body systems

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Sharks have sharp teeth representing a ______________ adaptation.

• behavioral

• structural

• functional

Migrating habits of fish and birds are ______________ adaptations.

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Functional

Polar bears thick fur to keep them warm is a _____________ adaptation.

• Behavioral

• Structural

• Functional

Rabbits have large ears to hear and avoid danger would be a ___________ adaptation.

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Functional

Skunk's ability to produce and spray defensive chemicals is ________ adaptation.

• Structural

• Behavioral

• Functional