3 Adaptation to a Niche

Question 1

niche

Answer 1

the role of an organism within the habitat in which it lives

Question 2

anatomical adaptations (2)

Answer 2

• involve the form and structure of an organism

- example= the thick layer of blubber in seals and whales

Question 3

physiological adaptations (2)

Answer 3

• involve the way the body of the organism works and include differences in biochemical pathways or enzymes
• example= diving mammals can stay under water much longer, due to mammalian diving response

Question 4

behavioural adaptations (2)

Answer 4

• involve changes to programmed or instinctive behaviour making organisms better adapted for survival
• example= many insects and reptiles orientate themselves to get the maximum sunlight on their bodies when the air temp is low, also migration and hunting as a team are examples of this