Adaptions Flashcards

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What is Adaptation?

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Organisms and Microorganisms adapting to live in different environmental conditions in order to stay alive

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What are the three ways organisms and microorganisms can adapt?

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Structural, Behavioural and Functional

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What are extremophiles?

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microorganisms that are adapted to live in very extreme conditions

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How are Arctic Foxes adapted to their environment?

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They have white fur so they are camouflaged against predators

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How are blue whales adapted to their environment?

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They have a thick layer of fat and a low surface area to volume ratio to help them retain heat

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What is an example of an animal that has adapted its behavior?

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Swallows migrate to warmer climates during the winter to avoid cold conditions

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How are bear adapted to their environment?

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Bears hibernate over winter, they lower there metabolism which conserves energy

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