Animal Adaptations and Survival Strategies

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain a stable, constant condition, such as body temperature.

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What are inherited traits?

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Inherited traits are physical characteristics or behaviors that are passed down from parents to their offspring through genetics.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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A jaguar’s spots, which help it blend into its environment for protection and hunting.

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What is the purpose of seed dispersal?

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Seed dispersal allows plants to spread out over a wide area, reducing competition for resources among offspring.

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What is the difference between instincts and learned behaviors?

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Instincts are innate behaviors that organisms are born with, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter to conserve energy.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that help an organism survive in its environment, such as migration or foraging.

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What is an example of an inherited trait in animals?

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Having large claws in bears is an inherited trait that helps them catch prey.

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What is the role of camouflage in animal survival?

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Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment to avoid predators and increase hunting success.

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What is the significance of genetic variation in populations?

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Genetic variation increases a population's ability to adapt to changing environments and survive.