Variations vs. Adaptations

A slight difference in an inherited trait of individual members of a species is known as a...

• Variation

• Adaptation

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An example is a jackrabbit's powerful legs

• Variation

• Structural Adaptation

An inheritable trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

• Variation

• Adaptation

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Moving in herds for protection is an example of

• Variation

• Behavioral Adaptation

All members of the saddleback tortoises have this trait. It is an example of ...

• Adaptation

• Variation

By natural selection, these spread from one individual to the members of a population

• Variation

• Adaptation

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A bear's ability to hibernate to save energy

• Variation

• Behavioral Adaptation

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A mountain lion blending into it's environment (camouflage).

• Variation

• Structural Adaptation

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A drop in body temperature as a characteristic of a species is an example of...

• Adaptation

• Variation

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These are a result of random mutations in an animal's phenotype.

• Adaptation

• Variation

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