Adaptations and Survival in Ecosystems

What is an example of a structural adaptation mentioned in the passage?

• Wings of birds

• Migration patterns

• Color change in moths

• Specialized diets of cichlid fish

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Which organism is mentioned as having a lung/gills combination adaptation?

• Cheetah

• Apple snail

• Koala

• Peppered moth

What is sympatric speciation as described in the passage?

• Speciation occurring in different habitats

• Speciation occurring in the same habitat

• Speciation due to climate change

• Speciation due to migration

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How did the peppered moth adapt during the Industrial Revolution?

• By developing gills

• By changing color

• By migrating to new areas

• By storing water in leaves

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What role do adaptations play in an organism's survival according to the passage?

• They help organisms escape predators

• They allow organisms to exploit different ecological niches

• They provide food and water

• They ensure organisms can breed their young

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