Adaptation

Question 1

Definition of Adaptation:

Answer 1

Having various specialized body parts and behaviours which are suited to living in a particular environment

Question 2

Name the 6 Capabilities a species must have:

Answer 2

• Protecting themselves from the cold
• Protecting themselves form the heat
• Moving about their habitats
• Feeding themselves
• Communicating
• Reproducing

Question 3

List physical adaptations for protection from heat:

Answer 3

• Light coat of fur

* Ability to sweat

Question 4

List some Behavioural adaptations to protect against heat:

Answer 4

• Knowing when to move into the shade

* Knowing to stay close to sources of water

Question 5

List some physical adaptations to protect from the cold:

Answer 5

• Thick coat of fur

* Shorter appendages (ears, tails)

Question 6

List some Behavioural adaptations to protect against the cold:

Answer 6

• Looking for/making a den to hide from the cold weather

* Migrating farther south

Question 7

List some physical adaptations to move around:

Answer 7

• Wings
• Fins
• Legs

Question 8

List some physical adaptations for a species to feed themselves:

Answer 8

• Large Canine teeth (meat-eaters)
• Well developed molars (plant-eaters)
• Specialized beaks (birds)
• Plants growing on trees to get more sunlight; plants growing in water

Question 9

List some physical adaptations species use for communicating:

Answer 9

• Bright colours to attract a mate
• Marking territory with urine, or “musk”
• Howling, growling, whistles/clicks

Question 10

List some physical adaptations species use for reproduction:

Answer 10

• Bright colours to attract a mate

* Horns used to fight others for females

Question 11

List some behavioural adaptations species use for moving about:

Answer 11

• Knowing when to move for food

* Knowing when to move to avoid predators

Question 12

List some behavioural adaptations species use to feed themselves:

Answer 12

• Knowing where to look for food
• Knowing when to attack (predators)
• Knowing where it is safe to eat to avoid predators

Question 13

List some behavioural adaptations species use to communicate:

Answer 13

• Knowing when to warn others of danger
• Knowing where and when to mark territory
• Knowing when to attract a mate

Question 14

List some behavioural adaptations species use for reproduction:

Answer 14

• Special movements or “dances” to attract a mate

* Males fight to gain right to mate with females