1. Adaptations
G5- I can predict why certain traits are more likely to offer an advantage for survival of an organism.

2. 1. Behavioral Adaptations
An adaptation that allows an organism to change their BEHAVIOR to SURVIVE.

3. Instincts
A FIXED PATTERN of behavior that an organism is born with which allows them to SURVIVE.

4. Hibernation
An adaptation that allows an animal to sleep for LONG PERIODS of time. This adapation allows organisms to conserve energy by slowing down their HEARTS and their BREATHING!

5. Migration
The long distance MOVEMENT of organisms; usually to adapt to CHANGING seasons

6. 2. Environmental Adaptations
An adaptation that allows an organism to SURVIVE in a CERTAIN environment

7. Camouflage
Having a certain COLOR, SHAPE, or TEXTURE that allows an organism to blend in with its ENVIRONMENT.

8. 3. Structural Adaptations
These are characteristics of an organisms BODY that help it to SURVIVE.

9. Mimicry
A structural adaptation where one organism MIMICS or COPIES another organism to stay alive.