Adaptation Flashcards

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What does a large surface area to volume ratio mean?

A

The animal will lose a lot of heat

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Give two examples of Extremophiles.

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The cactus and the water bear

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What is a parasite?

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An organism that lives in or on another living being.

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Give two cons of being a tapeworm.

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You may get digested and you may be moved along with the food.

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Give four pros of being a tapeworm.

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  • constant temperature
  • surrounded by digested food, don’t need to digest it yourself
  • no predators
  • constant water supply
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What does a small surface area to volume ratio mean?

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The animal will lose a little heat.

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