Adaptations Flashcards

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Behavioural

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Possums play dead. If threatened by a predator. Increases chance of survival

Scorpions dance before mating. Attracts a mate of the same species.

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Physiological

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Bears hibernate. Lower metabolism rate and conserve energy. Increasing chance of survival.

Bacteria may produce antibodies to kill opposing bacteria

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Anatomical

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Otters are streamelined shape mammals. Their body is capable of gliding through water easily to escape or catch prey.

Whales have thick layer of fat to keep warm

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