Adaptation

What are some features of this environment?

• hot and dry, but also freezing over night

• little vegetation

• lots of food

• plenty of rain and/or water

What are some organisms that would live in this environment?

• snakes

• polar bear

• cactus

• camels

• frogs

What adaptations might an organism need in order to survive in this environment?

• able to survive without much water

• long eyelashes to keep out sand

• nocturnal to avoid hot day time

• long roots to capture moisture

• blubber to retain heat

What are some features of this environment?

• Snow

• Cold temperatures

• Less oxygen because of high altitude

• No water

What are some organisms that currently live in this environment or similar?

• Palm trees

• Penguins

• Wolves

• Bears

• cactus

What adaptations might an animal develop to be able to survive in this environment?

• long roots to absorb water

• spikes instead of leaves to maximise moisture

• hibernation to conserve energy

• fur to keep warm

• blubber to retain heat

What are some of the features of this environment?

• Lots of trees and plants

• hot and humid

• plenty of rain and water

• lots of animals

• dry

What are some organisms that might live in this environment?

• frogs

• bears

• cactus

• birds

• fungus

What adaptations might an animal develop in order to live in this environment?

• repel water

• camouflage

• eye lashes to keep out sand

• blubber to keep warm

• store fat inside their body

Adaptation....

• is a process where plants and animals adjust to their environment to survive.

• is just the way nature is.

• is often referred to as the evolution of a species

• often occurs because of a genetic mutation.