adaptations for survival

Question 1

why do animals need adaptations for survival?

Answer 1

animals need to protect themselves against their enemies.
predators use different methods to get as close as possible to their prey.

Question 2

what methods can be used for survival?

Answer 2

• camouflage
• colour mechanisms
• mimicry

Question 3

what is camouflage?

Answer 3

is when an animal is difficult to distinguish from its surroundings as a result of its colour and shape.

Question 4

define colour mechanisms

Answer 4

colour mechanisms is protective colouring that occurs when an animal’s colour is such that the animal blends in with its environment.

Question 5

explain mimicry

Answer 5

a phenomenon that occurs when one animal imitates the shape, colour and behaviour of another species that is poisonous or tastes unpleasant.

Question 6

what is a hydrophyte?

Answer 6

plants that are adapted to live in or near water.

Question 7

what is a xerophyte?

Answer 7

plants that are adapted to survive with very little water.

Question 8

what is a mesophyte?

Answer 8

plants that live in moderate regions where there is neither too much or too little.