1. Life Science Adaptations and Survival

2. adaptation
An ________________ is any characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

3. structural fur color, long limbs, strong jaws, run fast
2. ________________ adaptations are adjustments to internal or external physical structures. ________, ________, _________, and the ability to _______ are examples of structural adaptations.

4. behavioral, pack of wolves
3. An adjustment in an organism’s behavior is a
_____________ adaptation. An example is a
_______________.

5. migration, birds, fish
4. Some adaptations help animals survive seasonal changes. ___________ is a movement of animals to find food, reproduce in better conditions, or find a less severe climate.
Many animals such as _________, butterflies, and __________ migrate

6. hibernate 5. Some animals such as bats, snakes, and frogs,
____________ to escape the cold.
Hibernation is a period of inactivity during cold weather. The animals remain inactive until warmer temperatures return.

7. scented flowers 6. Many plants have ____________ that attract
certain pollinators. They have leaves that that catch sunlight and roots that soak up water. These and other adaptations help plants survive

8. structural adaptations, drip- tip
7. Some plants have specific _____________ ____________ to certain environments. Rain forest plants, such as
orchids, have adaptations that help them survive
in wet, hot temperatures. Orchids have pseudobulbs, aerial roots, and ____- _____ leaves that drain excess water.

9. waxy, shallow roots
8. Some plants, such as cacti, that live in hot and dry environments have thick ___________ stems that prevent water loss. Cacti also have very dense ____________ _____________ that soak up rain quickly.

10. protect, chemicals
9. Many plants have adaptations that ____________ them from animals that want to eat them. For example, some plants produce ______________that give them a bad taste. These adaptations help plants survive

11. fur, body fat
10. Mammals that live in cold climates have thick ________ and extra _________ to keep them warm.

12. nocturnal
11. Desert animals are often __________, or active at night. They stay in shelters or underground burrows during the day to avoid the heat. They come out at night to search for food.

13. streamlined
12. Animals that live in water also have adaptations. Aquatic animals are usually more ________________ than land animals. This allows them to move quickly through water.

14. Chemicals
13. Some animals use ___________ to avoid being caught. When skunks are threatened, they spray a bad-smelling liquid.

15. camouflage
14. Any coloring, shape, or pattern that allows an organism to blend in with its environment is called ________________.

16. protective coloration
15. ____________ _____________ is a type of camouflage in which the color of an animal helps it blend in with its background. For example, an arctic fox has a white coat that blends in with the snow.

17. protective resemblance
16. Matching the color, shape, and texture of an
environment is called ___________ ___________________. The walking stick insect, for example, resembles a stick or a small branch in its environment.

18. mimicry
17. An adaptation in which an animal resembles an unpleasant animal is called __________.

19. Critical Thinking Orchids have pseudobulbs
Structural
Adaptation
Behavioral Adaptation
Plant
Camouflage
1. Puffer fish puff up and use spines to avoid being eaten.
Gazelles can run fast.
Ducks have webbed feet.
Snakes and reptiles have scales to prevent water loss in dry environments
Turtles have hard shells.
Sharks have an excellent sense of smell and sharp teeth.
Elephants travel in a herd
Woodpecker finch uses a twig to get insects out of trees.
Otter uses a rock to crack open clams and crabs.
Wolves travel in a pack.
Birds, fish, butterflies
Orchids have pseudobulbs
Cacti have waxy stems, shallow roots
Artic fox
Tigers have stripes to hide in grasses.
Walking stick insect resembles a small branch.
Pipefish resembles sea grass.