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Unit 8

Adaptations and Traits

TermDefinition
Species A group of organisms with similar characteristics that allow them to reproduce.
Camouflage Characteristics that blend in the environment to increase survival.
Plant Adaptations Adaptations help plants survive in the environment. -Rainforest trees grow very tall to compete for sunlight. - Desert cactus have thick waxy skin to prevent water loss.
Migration The seasonal movement of animals from one place to another.
Hibernate When an animal becomes still in an enclosed space and reduces bodily function to save energy.
Mimicry The resemblance of an organism to another organism or to it surroundings that gives it a better chance of survival.
Adaptation Any characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive in a specific environment.
Feet Adaptations *Webbed feet help swimmers catch food or escape. *Hoofed animals can run faster on prairies.
Mouth Adaptations *Sharp teeth tear meat *Flat teeth grind grasses *Short beaks break nuts *Long beaks catch fish
Limb Adaptations - Strong hind legs allow Jack Rabbit to hop quickly away from predators. - Flippers allow penguins to balance and swim rapidly in water to catch food or to escape predators.
Habitat The place or environment in which an organism naturally lives.
Niche The role an organism plays in its environment. Includes the plants ,animals, and other living things an organism interacts with. (all the parts of an organism's life)
Temperature Adaptations -Snow geese migrate south to warmer temperatures -Black bear slows down body functions during winter hibernation.
Defense Adaptations Camouflage*Green lizard hides among plants Mimicry*Insect looks like a leaf to hide Appear Big* Cats arches back to look bigger
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