Adaptations Flashcards

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What are the 3 types of adaptations?

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  • Behavioural
  • Physiological
  • Anatomical
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Why do organisms have adaptations?

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  • Organisms evolve by natural selection
  • To become better adapted to the niche
  • Increases chance of survival and reproduction
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What are behavioural adaptations?

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Ways an organism acts to increase its chances of survival

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What are physiological adaptations?

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Processes inside an organism’s body increases its chances of survival

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What are anatomical adaptations?

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Structural features of an organism’s body that increases its chances of survival

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