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Ecology
What is my adaptation?
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adaptation | a change over time that helps an animal survive |
| behavioral trait | the change on the behavior of an organism to survive better in an environment |
| camouflage | blending in with the environment |
| physical trait | changes to the structure of a living organism to adapt better |
| hibernate | when organisms become inactive for a period of time for survival, such as during the cold winter months |
| migrate | when organisms move from one environment to another to find food or a mate |
| mimicry | when an organism resembles the appearance, actions, or sounds of another organism |
| physiological trait | a body process that helps an organism survive in an environment |
| comunicate | when one animal shares information with another |
| body structure | physical features of an animal that can change over time |