Plants And Animals Flashcards
Extremophiles
Animals or organisms which are adapted to extreme conditions where other organisms would die
2 examples of extremophiles
Polar bears are adapted to extreme colds
Deep sea creatures are adapted to extreme pressure
Structural adaptations
They are the physical features that allow plants/animals to compete and survive
Behavioural adaptations
The behaviours which give them advantages
Eg: aggressive, passive
Functional adaptation
The processes they have
1 example of a plant and animal behavioural adaptation
Animals: hunting in groups such as wolf packs
Plants: grow towards the sunlight
1 example of functional adaptations for animals and plants
Animals: Octopuses produce ink
Plants: Nettles sting animals away
1 structural adaptation for animals and plants
Plants: Cacti have spikes on them to protect them selves from animals
Animals: Carnivores usually have bigger teeth and claws