Adaptions Beneficial beaks

What is adaptation?

• A. A process that happens quickly over one generation

• B. When an organism's structure or behavior changes to become better suited to survive and reproduce in its environment

• D. A physical feature that is not passed down genetically

• C. A behavior that is not inherited

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• C. A learned behavior that is not passed on to the next generation

• B. An inherited behavior that increases an animal's chances of survival

• A. An inherited behavior that decreases an animal's chances of survival

• D. A behavior that is not related to survival

What is a structural adaptation?

• B. A behavior that is not inherited

• C. The way an organism builds its nest

• D. The physical features of an organism passed down genetically by parents

• A. A physical feature of an organism that is not passed down genetically

What is keratin?

• D. A mineral that helps in digestion

• C. A type of carbohydrate found in animals

• B. A protein that makes up hair, skin, and nails

• A. A type of protein found in plants

What is the purpose of a flamingo's beak?

• B. To consume seeds, nuts, fruits, and berries

• A. To tear into the tough flesh of dead animals

• D. To sweep back and forth feeling for prey

• C. To filter food particles in the water