Structural and Behavioral Adaptations

Front

________________ are any behavioral or structural characteristics of an organism that help it to survive in its environment.

Back

Adaptations

Front

Adaptations can be either ______________ or _______________.

Back

Physical, Behavioral

Front

A _____________ is some type of structural modification made to a part of the body.

Back

Structural Adaptation

Front

A ______________ is something an animal does – how it acts - usually in response to some type of external stimuli.

Back

Behavioral adaptation

Front

What is an adaptation that you can see? Options: Monetary, Instinctual, Physical, Spatial

Back

Physical

Front

What helps to protect animals in diverse environments -- from the land to water, from the arctic to the desert?

Back

Body coverings

Front

Mammals have ______ or _______ that helps insulate their bodies. It keeps them warm in winter and can protect specific areas of the body, like eyelashes protecting the eyes.

Back

Hair, fur

Front

______________ is an inactive period of time for an animal during an extremely cold season.

Back

Hibernation

Front

Animals ________________ when they change their color or pattern to blend in with the environment. This outward coloration helps animals blend in with the plants and surroundings.

Back

Camouflage

Front

What occurs when one animal displays physical or behavioral traits that copy those of a different species?

Back

Mimicry