Adaptations

Question 1

What is an adaptation?

Answer 1

A characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival and reproduction in its environment

Question 2

What are the 3 types of adaptations?

Answer 2

anatomical, behavioural and physiological

Question 3

Give an example of a behavioural adaptation?

Answer 3

possum playing dead

Question 4

Give an example of an anatomical adaptation?

Answer 4

otters have a streamlined shape so they can swim faster in order to catch more fish

Question 5

Give an example of a physiological adaptation?

Answer 5

bear hibernate to conserve energy as their rate of metabolism drops

Question 6

Name the main two types of mammals and state the differences?

Answer 6

marsupial - not born fully developed (kangaroos)
placental - born fully developed (humans)