Post on 25-May-2015
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ADAPTATIONOrganisms develop body structures,
behavior and life patterns for them to be able to adjust and survive in their
environment.
Physical/Structural Adaptation
Living things have body parts and physical characteristics that enables it to survive
Attractive Leaves
Some plants develop attractive leaves so that they can attract insects that will help them in pollination.
Colorful Leaves
Flower
Fleshy Stem/Leaves
Plants found in deserts develop fleshy stem/leaves where they can store water because rain is very seldom on its habitat.
Protective Body Covering
Animals develop hard shells or armors to protect their bodies from predator.
Protective Covering
Animals develop thick fur, feathers and other body covering to protect themselves from extreme temperature.
Breathing Organs
Fish develops
gills so that they can breathe
underwater.
CamouflageSome
animals blend with
the environment
to remain unseen by
their predator or
prey.
Mimicry
Some animals copy the appearance of other animals.
Behavioral AdaptationLiving things especially animals develop behavior and actions that enables it to survive its environment.
Use of Tools
Animals use the resources in their environment to be able to survive.
Defensive Behavior
Skunk releases a foul smelling substance to protect itself from predators.
Defensive Behavior
Elephants form a barricade to protect the small ones from danger.
Migration
Animals move to different places to search for food and other needs.
Physiological AdaptationLiving things have life patterns or metabolic activities that allows it to adjust with the changes in the environment.
Hibernation
Some animals take a long sleep during winter to conserve their energy.
Estivation
Some animals take a long sleep during summer to avoid getting dried up