Adaptation

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What is an adaptation?

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A characteristic that enhances survival in the habitat

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What will a well-adapted organism be able to do?

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1) Find enough food or photosynthesise well

2) Find enough water

3) Gather enough nutrients

4) Defend itself from predators and diseases

5) Survive the physical conditions of the environment, such as changes in temperature, light and water availability

6) Respond to changes in its environment

7) Have sufficient energy to allow successful reproduction

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What are the 3 different types of adaptation?

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1) Anatomical

2) Behavioural

3) Physiological

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What is Anatomical adaptations?

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Structural features that enhances the survival of the organism

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What is behavioural adaptations?

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These are the actions by an organism which helps it to survive or reproduce eg. When you touch an earthworm, it quickly contracts and withdraw into its burrow this is a behavioural adaptation to avoid being eaten

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What are physiological adaptations?

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These are internal workings within the organism which helps it to survive or reproduce/ensures the correct functioning of cell processes eg. Marram is not very salt tolerant, but it maintains a cell water potential that is lower than other plants. This enables it to survive in the salty conditions found beside the sea