investigation 8 2 2008
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AdaptatioAdaptationnAny structure or
behavior of an organism that increases its
chances of surviving and reproducing
Behavioral AdaptationsBehavioral Adaptations• Changes an organism makes in
its behaviors/actions• Examples include:
–Migration–Hibernation–Nocturnal feeding–Nesting together
Structural AdaptationsStructural Adaptations
•Changes to an organisms structure
•Examples include–Long necks of giraffes–Webbed feet –Sharp claws –Striped fur–Long legs
Protective ColorationProtective Coloration•Form of structural adaptation
•Allows animal to blend in with its environment
•Also known as camouflage
Mimicry
• Allows one animal to look like, sound, or act like another animal to fool predators into thinking it is poisonous or dangerous
How has the octopus
adapted?
Which of these are structural?
Which are behavioral?
Reflection page 48Reflection page 48
Creatively illustrate your understanding of both behavioral and
structural adaptations
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