Adaptations

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts or behaves to survive in its environment, such as nocturnal hunting in owls.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is a physical/structural adaptation?

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A physical/structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive, like the special feet of parrots that allow them to cling to branches.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an adaptation that allows an animal to blend into its surroundings to avoid detection by predators.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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Instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned behavior that an animal is born with, such as dogs panting when they are hot.

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What is learned behavior?

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Learned behavior is a behavior that an animal acquires through experience or observation, rather than being innate.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is migration, where birds travel long distances to find food or suitable breeding grounds.

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What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

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Instinct is an innate behavior that does not require learning, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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How does camouflage help animals survive?

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Camouflage helps animals survive by allowing them to hide from predators or ambush prey.

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What is protective resemblance?

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Protective resemblance is when an animal resembles an object in its environment to avoid being noticed by predators.