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Adaptations
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adaptation | A structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment. |
| behavioral adaptation | Something an organism does to survive, such as migration or hibernation. |
| structural adaptation | A part of an organism's body that helpls it survive in its environment. |
| structure | Part of an organism's body. |
| function | The job or work done by a structure. |
| mimicry | When an organism looks like another organism in order to survive. |
| migration | The seasonal movement of some animals from one place to another for survival |
| hibernation | A survival behavior in which some animals go into a deep sleep for the winter. |
| camouflage | A color, shape, or pattern that helps an animal blend into its surroundings. |