Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

adaptations1

QuestionAnswer
the range of conditions, eg temp, that an organism can survive tolerance range
non-living and living surroundings of an organism environment
the physical parts of the environment, as opposed to the biological parts abiotic
the biological parts of the environment, as opposed to the physical parts biotic
a condition that limits the process, or the abundance and distribution of an organism limiting factors
georgraphic extent, may refer, for example, to a family, genus, species or particular poplution of species distribution
an inherited characteristic that increases the likelihood of survival and reproduction of an individual adaptation
acidity or alkalinity. Measured by a scale from 0 (most acid) to 14 (most alkaline), neutral pH is 7 pH
(loves water) a plant that has adapted to a water environment hydrophyte
aerial root in mangroves that increases the surface area exposed to the air at low tide for oxygen uptake pneumatophore
condition where a vertebrate animal allows its body temp to drop, and becomes inactive or dormant for a period of time torpor
a state of reduced metabolism and controlled lowering of body temp, reduces the amount of energy required at a time when little food is available hibernation
a plant that is adapted to arid conditions xerophyte
a layer of non-cellular material on the outer surface of a plant or animal, impermeable to water cuticle
plant that is adapted to saline (salty) environments halophyte
organic matter formed from the breakdown of dead plants and animals, makes a dark layer in topsoil humus
symbiotic relationship between a soil fungus and a plant. Mutualism mycorrhiza
region of rapidly dividing cells that produces a secondary growth in woody plants cambium
Created by: laura_m
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards