Form and Function Flashcards
1
Q
Form and Function
A
The direct relationship btwn the structure or traits of an organism and the way it functions
ex: form: prehensile tail
function: big primate use to move and access food
2
Q
Why is Form and Function important to understand
A
- Key to understanding why animals vary in form
- Reflects how organisms interact w/the environment and creates limits on those interactions