Ecosystems Working Together

A characteristic of a living thing that helps it survive in its environment

• Adaptation

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Animals must adapt to their environment in order to survive.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Are special body parts that help a plant or animal survive in an environment (Example: skin, fur, shape, color)

• Physical Adaptations

• Physiological Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Metabolic (chemical) changes in an animal that help them survive(Example: Snake Venom)

• Physical Adaptations

• Physiological Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

When an animal changes their behavior to survive in their environments (Example: Bears hibernating during winter time.)

• Physical Adaptations

• Physiological Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

A close relationship between two different kinds of organisms, or living things.

• Symbiosis

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Adaptation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

A relationship in which both organisms benefit

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Interdependence

One organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor hurt. Only 1 organism benefits

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Interdependence

One member benefits (the parasite) and the other member is usually harmed (the host).

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Interdependence

The relationship between two or more parties that depend on each other for survival

• Commensalism

• Mutualism

• Parasitism

• Interdependence

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2