Adaptation To The Environment Flashcards
1
Q
What is the definition of ‘species’?
A
Similar organisms that are capable of breeding together to produce fertile offspring.
2
Q
What helps a particular species survive?
A
A particular species is adapted to its environment, which helps it to survive and increase its chances of reproducing.
3
Q
Give an example of a species that has adapted to their environment
A
A fish has gills to take oxygen from water rather than air, is a streamlined shape and its fins move easily through the water. It also has a swim bladder (an air-filled sac) to help it maintain position in water
