adaptations Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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give examples of anatomical adaptions found in animals
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- body covering like fur and shells
- camouflage
- teeth and beaks to allow certain foods to be eaten
- mimicry to fool predators
2
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give examples of behavioural adaptations found in animals
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- playing dead for survival
- hibernation and migration during certain seasons
3
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give examples of physiological adaptations found in animals
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- poison production
- kidney adaptations to reduce water loss
- reflexes as a response to danger
- homeostasis to maintain internal conditions
4
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give examples of anatomical adaptations found in plants
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- shrunken stomata to prevent water loss
- waxy cuticle to prevent water loss
- coloured petals to attract pollinators
- swollen stems due to water storage in dry conditions
- spines for protection
5
Q
give examples of behavioural adaptations found in plants
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phototropism - growing towards the light
geotropism - roots grow with gravity
6
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give examples of physiological adaptations found in plants
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toxin production
seed dormancy in extreme conditions
7
Q
what are adaptations
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long term responses to changes in the environment
8
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how do adaptations increase the risk of extinction
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the organisms are unable to survive as there new adaptations are not suited to the environment
