When an animal blends in to its surroundings

When an animal looks like an animals that is poisonous or that taste bad to avoid being eaten

Tigers have ______________ teeth for tearing meat.

A horse has _____________ teeth for eating grass.

What do porcupines use for protection?

What do skunks use for protection?

A pitcher plant holds water to trap _______.

A moth on a tree has two eyespots that make it look like the face of a large predator bird. A bird that would eat the moth may see the moth, but the bird thinks that the moth is a bigger predator bird and the bird flies away. What adaptation does this represent?

A scarlet king snake has the same colors as a poisonous coral snake. the colors shown are red, black, and yellow. The scarlet king snake might be thought of as a coral snake by a predator. This would keep a predator from wanting to go after the king snake. What adaptation is described?

Alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp in the lower coastal plain region of Georgia can swim and move slowly along the bottom below the water. The dark color on top of the alligators and shape help them to not be seen. They look like logs or blend into the color of the bottom of the swampy water. What adaptation is described?

A black bear may move at night in the cold air of the Blue Ridge Region of Northeast Georgia. What are two ways that the black fur of the bear helps the bear to survive?

Katydids are insects that have the shape and look of a leaf. When not hanging out on the wall like the one in the picture, they blend in with the surroundings to avoid predators. What adaptation does the katydid show?

In the picture, a green tree frog is enjoying its place on a wide leaf. The frog can use this position to get flies and other insects. It can be still and blend in as part of the leaf. What adaptation is the amphibian using?

Timber rattlesnakes can be found throughout Georgia. In the coastal plain they are called canebrakes. The one in the picture was encountered by a trail runner in the Appalachian Plateau region of Georgia. The runner avoided the poisonous snake. The snake remained motionless on the ground. The dark and light pattern for the snake helps it to blend in with the grass and ground cover. What adaption is described and shown?

The sunflower has bright flower petals and can be seen easily by other living things. Sunflower seeds grow in the middle area of the flower. How does this adaptation of the bright flower help the sunflower plant? Check all of the correct answers below.

Food, water, air, and shelter are an organism's...

Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --

What adaptation makes the most sense for living in a cold snowy area?

Some animals, such as the snowshoe hare, have fur that is similar to the color of their surroundings. During the winter, a snowshoe hare’s fur changes to—

Which of the following adaptations would probably help a plant survive in the desert?

A porcupine has sharp quills that protect it from predators. Which of these is a behavioral adaptation of porcupines that makes the quills more effective for protection?

What is it called when a plant or animal has a trait that helps it survive in a specific environment?

An adaptation that helps a cactus live in the desert is its

Desert plants have a coat of wax on their leaves to

Some plants rely on insects and birds to help them pollinate and reproduce. What adaptation would help a plant attract more insects?