ECOLOGY - Adaptations Flashcards
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Adaptations
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Features that enable organisms to survive in the conditions in which they normally live in
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Structural Adaptations
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Adaptations of the body shape or body structure e.g Arctic Fox has thick fur to provide insulation
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Functional Adaptations
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Adaptations to the body functions of an organism e.g Camels produce concentrated urine to reduce water loss
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Behavioral Adaptations
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Adaptations to the animals lifestyle or behavior e.g Kangaroo rat during day they live in burrows underground which protects them from predators
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Extremophiles
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Organisms that live in environments that are very extreme e.g With high temperature