Structural and Behavioral Adaptations

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are characteristics that make an individual suited to its environment and way of life.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation?

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A giraffe's long neck is a structural adaptation that allows it to reach leaves high in trees.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Migration is a behavioral adaptation where animals move to different locations for better survival conditions.

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How does the snowshoe rabbit's fur color change help it survive?

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The fur color change provides camouflage, helping the rabbit avoid predators.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a structural adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection.

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What is the difference between structural and behavioral adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism, while behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take to survive.

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Why do some butterflies have bright colors?

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Bright colors can indicate that the butterfly tastes bad or is poisonous, warning predators to stay away.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in lizards?

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Basking in the sun to regulate body temperature is a behavioral adaptation in lizards.

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What role do adaptations play in survival?

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Adaptations enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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How do adaptations evolve over time?

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Adaptations evolve through the process of natural selection, where beneficial traits become more common in a population.