What are adaptations?
Traits or behaviors that enable organisms to survive and thrive in specific environments.
Name the three main types of adaptations.
Structural, Behavioral, and Physiological adaptations.
What is mimicry in structural adaptation?
When animals imitate the appearance or behavior of other organisms or objects to deter predators.
What is adaptive coloration?
The use of colors or patterns by organisms to blend with their environment, attract mates, or evade predators.
What purpose do exoskeletons serve in animals?
They provide protection against predators and environmental stress.
Name one behavioral adaptation.
Migration, which is the seasonal movement to find food, reproduce, or escape extreme climates.
What is hibernation?
A dormant state during cold seasons to conserve energy and survive harsh conditions.
How do termites contribute to soil fertility?
By breaking down cellulose and organic material.
Name the three castes in a termite colony.
King and Queen, Workers, and Soldiers.
What are hydrophytes?
Plants adapted to aquatic environments.
Name one structural adaptation of hydrophytes.
Air spaces in tissues to provide buoyancy.
What are xerophytes?
Plants adapted to desert environments.
Give one example of an adaptation in xerophytes.
Succulent tissues for water storage.
What is counter shading in animals?
When animals have darker upper bodies and lighter undersides to blend into their surroundings.
How do streamlined bodies benefit aquatic animals?
They enable smooth movement in water.
What is the role of gills in aquatic animals?
To allow respiration underwater.
Name an adaptation for temperature regulation in mammals.
The use of skin and fur to maintain body heat.
What is a unique feature of endoparasites?
Possession of suckers and hooks for secure attachment to hosts.
How do arboreal animals adapt to their habitats?
They possess powerful limbs, claws, and tails for climbing.
Name an adaptation of animals living in terrestrial habitats.
Respiration through lungs.
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