Ecosystems Biomes and Adaptations

change in structure or anatomy

• physiological adaptation
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• chemical adaptation
• behavioral adaptation
• structural/physical adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

when a harmless species resembles a harmful one so predators learn to avoid both species

• mimicry
• camouflage
• migration
• physiological

when species' features blend in with the environment

• mimicry
• camouflage
• migration
• physiological

Ink from an octopus is an example of which type of adaptation?

• structural / physical
• behavioral
• physiological
• migrational

Bird migration is an example of which type of adaptation?

• structural / physical
• behavioral
• physiological
• meditational

a plant's response to gravity - roots grow down, stems grow up

• geotropism
• phototropism
• thigmotropism
• hydrotropism

a plant's response to light - sunflower "heads" turning toward sun

• geotropism
• phototropism
• thigmotropism
• hydrotropism

the way a plant grows in response to water

• geotropism
• phototropism
• thigmotropism
• hydrotropism

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

a plant's response to touch - vine climbing a trellis or wall

• geotropism
• phototropism
• thigmotropism
• hydrotropism

What is the MOST likely reason a climbing vine would need the ability to grow tendrils that curl around other plants or objects for support?

• to help ensure seeds are widely dispersed
• to absorb water and food from the host plants
• to grow roots needed to absorb water and nutrients
• to grow high off the ground in order to maximize sunlight exposure