Adaptations

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What is a morphological adaptation?

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A physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival in its environment, such as the spikes on a porcupine fish.

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Give an example of a morphological adaptation.

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The spikes on a porcupine fish.

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What type of adaptation do birds have when they have different beaks for different diets?

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Morphological adaptation.

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What is hibernation?

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A special adaptation in some animals to survive harsh and cold climate conditions in the winter.

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What is adaptation?

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Traits that help a living thing survive in its environment.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Birds flying south for the winter.

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What is camouflage?

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A type of adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection.

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What is mimicry?

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An adaptation where one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is the difference between behavioral and morphological adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations involve actions taken by organisms, while morphological adaptations involve physical features.

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What is migration?

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A behavioral adaptation where animals move from one region to another, often in response to seasonal changes.