DOL Bio_ Adaptations and Variations

Some species of millipedes will roll into a ball when threatened, while other species of millipedes can secrete 

    noxious chemicals from their bodies.

    These adaptations allow the millipedes to ____

• Survive in different temperatures

• Avoid different types of predators

• Conserve different amounts of energy

• 1. Blend into different types of environments

The indian leaf butterfly has traits that allow it to resemble a leaf. The bright colors of the monarch 

     butterfly indicates that the butterfly tastes bad and can be poisonous.

     How does the appearance of these butterflies help them to survive?

• 1. The Indian butterfly is able to avoid predators while the monarch butterfly warns predators away.

• 1. The Indian butterfly frightens predators away while the monarch butterfly poisons predators before they can eat it.

• 1. Both butterflies rely on camouflage to avoid predation.

• 1. Both butterflies cooperate with one another to avoid predation.

The defenses of two flightless birds that live in different habitats are shown.

How do the wings of the Gentoo penguin and the legs of the common ostrich provide an advantage in their habitat?

• 1. Allows them to find prey

• 1. Allows them to escape from predators

• 2. Allows them to control their body temperature

• 1. Allows them to be camouflaged in their environments

Some adaptations of two species of salamanders are in the table shown.

Which statement best compares the areas where the axolotl and tiger salamanders live based on their adaptations?

• 1. Axolotl salamanders live on land near freshwater.

  Tiger salamanders live in lakes.

• 2. Axolotl salamanders live in trees.

  Tiger salamanders live in caves.

• 3. Axolotl salamanders live in caves..

  Tiger salamanders live in trees.

• 4. Axolotl salamanders live in lakes.

  Tiger salamanders live on land near fresh water.

Short Answer Response

Compare and contrast the variations and adaptations of organisms in a tropical rainforest and a desert ecosystem. Provide examples of specific adaptations that contribute to the survival of organisms in each environment.