Adaptations

Question 1

What is a structural adaptation and an example

Answer 1

refers to how an organism is anatomically built to best suit its environment eg. thick fur on an American Bear to survive cold

Question 2

What is a physiological adaption and an example

Answer 2

refers to how an organism functions to best suits its environment eg. kidneys of a kangaroo retain a lot of water as it is sparse in Australia’s arid climate. Kidney’s of a fish however remove a lot of water as water constantly enters the blood stream through osmosis.

Question 3

What is a behavioural adaptation and an example

Answer 3

refers to how an organism responds to its environment to improve its chances of survival eg. kangaroos lick forelegs to stay cool.