B16.7-8 Adaptations In Animals And Plants

Question 1

What is an adaptation ?

Answer 1

A characteristic that helps an organism survive

Question 2

What are some examples of structural adaptations in animals ?

Answer 2

Claws
Humps

Question 3

What are some examples of behavioural adaptations in animals ?

Answer 3

Mating rituals
Nocturnal ( active at night to avoid sun or predators)

Question 4

What are some physiological adaptations in animals?

Answer 4

Producing venom to subdue prey

Thermoregulation

Question 5

What are structural, behavioural and physiological?

Answer 5

Structural is the physical features

Behavioural is behaviour

Physiological is processes/ chemical

Question 6

What are some structural adaptations in plants ?

Answer 6

Spines for leaves
- Deters herbivores
- reduces SA, and therefore water loss

Xylem lines with Lignin
- structure and waterproof

Question 7

What are some examples of behavioural adaptations in plants ?

Answer 7

• phototropism
• carnivorous diet in poor soil

Question 8

What are some examples of physiological adaptations in plants ?

Answer 8

• photogutesis
• stinging nettle