Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment.

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What are the two main types of adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations and structural adaptations.

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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 help it survive, such as an owl being nocturnal.

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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, such as white fur in polar bears.

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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 an example of a structural adaptation in animals?

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The long neck of a giraffe, which helps it reach leaves high in trees.

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How do adaptations help animals survive?

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Adaptations help animals escape predators, find food, and thrive in their habitats.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or to gain an advantage.

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Why do animals have different adaptations?

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Animals have different adaptations to suit their specific environments and lifestyles.

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What is the role of natural selection in adaptations?

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