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What is an adaptation |
An inherited characteristic that makes an organism well suited to its environment |
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What does an adaptation help with |
Survival and reproduction |
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What are adaptations |
Structural Physiological Behaviour |
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What does structural mean |
A physical feature of an organism |
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What does behavioural mean |
A response made by a organism |
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What does physiological mean |
A body process of an organism |
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How has a cactus adapted |
Leaves are narrow spines that reduce water loss and they protect from predators Thick waxy surface to reduce water loss Stores water in fleshy stems |
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How have polar bears adapted |
They have small ears to reduce heat loss Thick fur and a thin layer of fat to insulate from cold White fur acts as camouflage Large feet to spread the body weight they act as paddles/ snow shoes |
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How do camels adapt |
Brown coat to camouflage Wife feet to spread body weight over sand Fat is stored in a bump there is no other body fat to prevent over heating |
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What is a stimuli |
Animals respond to changes in their environment by alternating their behaviour |
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What is a stimuli |
Animals respond to changes in their environment by alternating their behaviour |
Example jumping when you hear a noise what is |
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What is innate behaviour |
Behaviour you are born with |
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What is a stimuli |
Animals respond to changes in their environment by alternating their behaviour |
Example jumping when you hear a noise what is |
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What is innate behaviour |
Behaviour you are born with |
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What is learned behaviour |
A behaviour that is learned |
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What is and example of innate behaviour |
Swarming, hunting, swimming, waggle dance, chasing, retrieval, regurgitating |
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What is and example of innate behaviour |
Swarming, hunting, swimming, waggle dance, chasing, retrieval, regurgitating |
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What is an example of a learned behaviour |
Communication, walking, sit, roll, paw, imprinting, habitation |
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