Ch 12: How environment affects adaptive traits (Pg 90-93)

A stick insect hold very still and moves slowly to avoid detection by predators such as birds.

• Structural Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations

A king cobra has inner ears to detect vibrations in order to hunt prey

• Structural Adaptations

• Behavioral Adaptations

A velvet tamarind tree has wide roots. Which physical factors is it adapting to?

• warm air and high humidity

• large amount of sunlight at the tree canopy

• Plentiful minerals on surface of soil

• Acidic soil

The mangrove tree has an ability to remove salt taken in from seawater.

• Structural adaptation

• Behavioural adaptation

The mangrove snail releases mucus that cling tightly to trees. Which physical factors is it adapted to?

• Habitat is immersed in seawater at high tide

• Seawater is alkaline

• Seawater carries minerals

• Habitat is exposed to sunlight

Mudskipper have eyes on top of its head to help it scan for predators and prey

• Structural Adaptations

• Behavioural Adaptations