Adaptation PP - Isabel L
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Adaptation Isabel
Transcript of Adaptation PP - Isabel L
AdaptationIsabel
Penguin
Type of AdaptationStructural – relating to an organism’s shape, size or structure
What are the Adaptation3cm thick layer of fat. Waterproof feathers. Shape of body. Shape of wings. Webbed feet.
How does the Adaptation help it to survive
- The 3cm thick layer of blubber (fat) - Waterproof feathers keep them warm in winter.- Webbed feet for powerful swimming.- Their bodies are streamlined to reduce drag in water.- Their wings are shaped like flippers so let them swim at speed of 15 mph.- Keep high body temperature to stay active.- Dark coloured feathers absorb heat from the sun, which helps to keep them warm.
River Red Gum Tree
Type of AdaptationBehavioural – relating to how an organism acts
What are the AdaptationRiver Red Gum tree’s are able to survive in very tough environments. They are one of the only tree’s that can survive in floods for a long time.
How does the Adaptation help it to survive
- The River Red Gum Tree is an opportunistic water user, and transpires water whenever it is available. - Internal oxygen transport and the ability to take oxygen in through the trunk. Very handy when the roots are flooded and still need oxygen to respire.- Development of floating root masses to extract oxygen from the air during floods.- Specialised root tissue to extract water from sandy lenses in the (clay) soil during dry times
