Natural Selection/Adaptations Literacy

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are traits or characteristics that enhance an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is a physiological adaptation?

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Physiological adaptations are internal body processes that help an organism survive, often at a microscopic level.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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Behavioral adaptations are learned behaviors that improve an organism's chances of survival.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a behavior that an organism is born with, not learned, and is often crucial for survival.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a type of adaptation where an organism blends into its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one organism imitates the appearance or behavior of another organism to gain an advantage.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism that enhance its survival, such as the shape of a bird's beak.

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How does hibernation serve as an adaptation?

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Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation that allows animals to survive periods of cold and food scarcity.

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What is the difference between camouflage and mimicry?

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Camouflage helps an organism blend into its environment, while mimicry involves one organism copying another.