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Adaptations - C6 Flashcards

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What are structural adaptations?

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Physical features that aid survival

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What are physiological adaptations?

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Internal systematic responses/biochemistry = help maintain homeostasis

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What are behavioural adaptations?

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Activities to aid survival = can be learned or instinctive

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Give two examples of behavioural adaptations in plants

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Growing towards sun, closing leaves/flowers during a hot day/at night

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Give two examples of behavioural adaptations in animals

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Migration, hibernatation

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Give two examples of physiological adaptations in plants

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Poison and waxy berries to prevent water loss

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Give two examples of physiological adaptations in animals

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Venom and thick skin/fur

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Give two examples of structural adaptations in plants

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Thick stems and leaves, thorns

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Give two examples of structural adaptations in animals

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Gills and webbed feet

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