adaptations Flashcards
1
Q
what are three types of adaptation? give examples of each
A
- anatomical - changes to body structure - e.g. oily fur
- physiological - changes to bodily processes - e.g. venom production
- behavioural - changes to actions - e.g. hibernation
2
Q
why might organisms from different taxonomic groups show similar features?
A
marsupial moles and placental moles live in different continents, but share similar anatomical features because they adapted to similar environments
