Adaptations Flashcards
An animal who eats only plants
Herbivore
Fur, scales, skin, feathers, hair, spines, etc.
Body coverings
An animal who eats only other animals
Carnivore
An animal who eats both plants and animals
Omnivore
Bright colors warn other animals to stay away
Because of toxins or harmful effects
Warning coloration
Helps an animal hide from its predators or pray
Camouflage
An animal who hunts other animals
It usually has eyes on the front of its head
Predator
An animal who is hunted by other animals
Prey
Seasonal movement of animals in order to find food, lay eggs, give birth, breed, etc.
Migration
A deep sleep that allows some animals to survive through the winter
Hibernation
The way an animal behaves in a group in order to survive
Social interaction
A behavior an animal learns
Learned behavior
The way an animal acts in order to survive
Behavioral adaptations
Any physical structure (body part or covering) or behavior that helps an animal survive
Adaptation
An adaptation that allows an animal to look like another organism
Mimicry