Adaptions Flashcards
(6 cards)
Animals compete over…..?
Food, territory, mates
Plants compete over…..?
light, water, space, nutrients for soil
Name some flea adaptions
strong hind legs-can jump high
sharp tube like mouth parts-to absorb blood
flattened body-to fit through the strands of hair
hard exoskeleton- if scratched it wont kill them
Name some tapeworm adaptions
Not gut-so it can absorb food
hooks on head-to attach to intestine walls
flat body-large surface area- absorb more food
suckers on head-to absorb food
thick outer cuticle skin-so no digested food can damage it
How are animals adapted to cold climates?
Extreme cold,little plant,little available water
How are animals adapted to hot climate?
Extreme hot at day,cold during night,low water