Adaptations

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is the ability of an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators or prey.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts to survive in its environment.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

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An example of a structural adaptation is the thick fur of polar bears, which helps them stay warm in cold climates.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in humans?

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Walking upright is a behavioral adaptation in humans that allows for better mobility and the use of hands.

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Why do some animals have white fur in snowy areas?

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White fur helps animals blend in with their snowy environment, providing camouflage from predators.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is warning coloration?

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Warning coloration is bright coloring that warns predators that an animal is poisonous or unpalatable.

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How does camouflage help chameleons?

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Camouflage helps chameleons hide from predators and ambush prey by changing their skin color to match their surroundings.