Adaptations

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3rd grade science vocabulary

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behavior adaptations

Things an organism does in order to survive in its environment.

<p><span>Things an organism does in order to survive in its environment.</span></p>
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physical adaptations

When the body of an organism changes to allow the animal to survive in its environment.

<p><span>When the body of an organism changes to allow the animal to survive in its environment.</span></p>
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hibernation

When an organism sleeps or rests through most of the winter months.

<p><span>When an organism sleeps or rests through most of the winter months.</span></p>
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camouflage

Use of colors to make an organism blend into its environment so it is difficult to see.

<p><span>Use of colors to make an organism blend into its environment so it is difficult to see.</span></p>
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mimicry

A survival trick where an animal mimics or looks like another plant or animal.

<p><span>A survival trick where an animal mimics or looks like another plant or animal.</span></p>
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migration

When animals travel seasonally to help them find a climate best suited for their survival.

<p><span>When animals travel seasonally to help them find a climate best suited for their survival.</span></p>