Adaptations in Organisms

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to adaptations in organisms, focusing on morphological and behavioral adaptations and their significance for survival.

Adaptations

Features or characteristics that allow organisms to survive in different environmental conditions.

Morphological Adaptations

Features of an organism's body structure, such as shape or color, that help them survive in their environment.

Behavioral Adaptations

Ways that organisms behave to survive, such as living in groups or migrating.

Example of Morphological Adaptation

The white fur of the Arctic fox, which provides camouflage against the snow.

Example of Behavioral Adaptation

Penguins huddling together to keep warm in cold environments.

Fennec Fox Adaptation

Large ears that allow for heat loss and a thin layer of body fat to survive in hot environments.

Camouflage

A structural adaptation that allows an organism to blend into its surroundings to avoid predation.

Group Living

A behavioral adaptation seen in antelope that increases survival by having multiple individuals watch for predators.

Migration

A behavioral adaptation seen in some birds that involves moving to warmer climates to escape cold conditions.