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ADAPTATIONS
ADAPTATION
Any physical characteristic
or behavior that helps and
organism to survive and
reproduce
2 Types: 1. Structural Adaptations
Structures/physical
characteristics that help an
organism survive/reproduce
ex.) ???
2 Types: 2. Behavioral Adaptations
Behaviors, actions, lifestyles
that help an organism
survive/reproduce
ex.) ???
WHAT ABOUT THIS ORGANISM WILL HELP
IT TO SURVIVE AND REPRODUCE IN ITS
ENVIRONMENT?
Protective
Coloration
organism is able
to blend into
its environment
HOW DOES PROTECTIVE
COLORATION HELP AN ORGANISM TO
SURVIVE AND REPRODUCE?
Organisms are able
to hide from
predators- if they
aren’t eaten, then
they are more likely
to reproduce.
Predators are able
to hide from their
prey, making it
more likely that
they catch the prey
and eat. If they eat,
they will survive
and be able to
reproduce.
Camoufl age
Disruptive coloration- stripes and spots
Warning Coloration
Mimicry/Startling
Mimicry
So how do adaptations occur??