Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a way an organism acts or behaves to survive, such as penguins huddling together for warmth.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive, like a lion's pointed teeth for tearing meat.

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What does variation mean in biology?

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Variation refers to the slight differences in traits among individuals in a population, like the different stripe patterns in zebras.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is a squid squirting black ink at predators when frightened.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

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An example of a structural adaptation is a camel's hump, which stores water.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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Animals have adaptations to help them survive and thrive in their specific environments.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a structural adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its surroundings, like a polar bear's white fur.

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What is the purpose of a long tail in cats?

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A long tail helps cats balance, which is a structural adaptation.

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What is the difference between behavioral and structural adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take, while structural adaptations are physical features.