Adaptations Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what is an adaptation?
A
characteristic trait that an organism has inherited that makes it better suited to its environment
2
Q
an organism does not _____ change to suit its environment, nor intentionally produce ___ that have these changes
variations are completely ____, and are a result of ____ by ____ selection
A
intentionally, offspring
random, evolution, selection
3
Q
3 types of adaptations
A
structural, physiological, behavioural
4
Q
structural adaptations
_____ characteristics that promote survival
can be ____ or ____ the organism
A
physical
inside/outside
5
Q
physiological adaptations
changes on a ____, metabolic, ____ level
A
cellular, biochemical
6
Q
behavioural adaptations
organism ____ to stimuli
can be ____ or learnt
A
responds
inherited
