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Science Adaptations
Animal Adaptations Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| camouflage | when an animal blends in with its surroundings in order to remain safe from predators |
| variations | feature or quality that makes something different and unique |
| warning coloration | bold pattern or color designed to warn and defend against predators |
| adaptations | body part or behavior that helps an animal survive in a particular environment |
| instincts | behaviors you are born knowing how to do |
| physical adaptations | specialized body part or covering (structural change) that helps an animal survive |
| learned behaviors | behaviors that must be practiced and learned |
| behavioral adaptations | learned or instinctual behaviors that help an animal survive |
| characteristics | traits you can observe |
| mimicry | when an animal looks like another animal in order to remain safe from predators |
| species | group of animals that have some common characteristics |