What is Adaptation?

What is Adaptation?

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Biology

1st Grade - University

Hard

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Leo discusses adaptation, explaining how species change over time to survive in their environments. He provides examples like the English peppered moth, which adapted its coloring during the industrial revolution. Speciation, as seen in marsupials in Oceania, occurs when organisms adapt to isolated habitats. Co-adaptation is illustrated through mutualism between flowers and hummingbirds. Mimicry, another form of co-adaptation, is exemplified by the milk snake and mimic octopus. The video concludes with a brief outro.

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3 mins • 1 pt

Describe the concept of co-adaptation with an example.

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How does mimicry serve as an adaptation for certain organisms?

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