Internal Structures Adaptations

Which is an example of an internal adaptation?

• migration

• hibernation

• behavioral

• gills

What is the function (job) of fish gills?

• To absorb water from the water

• To make the fish faster

• To make the fish lighter

• To absorb oxygen from the water

What adaptation most likely helps this bird fly?

• A strong beak

• Small feet

• Hollow bones

• The color of the bird

Xylem is a plant adaptation that allows plants to transport ______________ up the stem.

• Salt

• Sugar

• Water

• Coffee

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The sharp teeth of lions are well suited to rip and tear through muscle tissue and bone. What type of adaptation is this?

• Structural

• Physilogical

• Behavioral

Pit vipers like copperheads and rattlesnakes have heat sensing organs, or pits, on the front of their heads near their nostrils. They use these to "see" thermal energy. They also have long, sharp, hollow teeth to inject venom. Both of these are

• camouflage

• learned behaviors

• structural adaptations

• migratory tools

Which of these would be considered an internal adaptation?

• Darkened scales on a lizard to help it blend in with its surroundings.

• Large horns on a ram used to intimidate other male rams.

• Extra long intestines to help llamas absorb water.

• Sharp claws on a leopard to help it climb trees.

an adaptation on the inside of an organism's body.

• external adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

• internal adaptation

• structural adaptation

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The apple snail lives in ponds, lakes, and rivers. The apple snail is the largest snail found in the freshwaters of North America. The illustration shows an apple snail. How is the structure labeled X an adaptation for the apple snail?

•   The apple snail uses this structure to find food.

• The apple snail uses this structure to reproduce.

•   The apple snail uses this structure to digest its prey.

• The apple snail uses this structure to protect itself from predators.

The sharp teeth of lions are what type of adaptation?

• Structural

• Physilogical

• Behavioral