ADAPTATIONS

ADAPTATION

Any physical characteristic

or behavior that helps and

organism to survive and

reproduce

2 Types: 1. Structural Adaptations

Structures/physical

characteristics that help an

organism survive/reproduce

ex.) ???

2 Types: 2. Behavioral Adaptations

Behaviors, actions, lifestyles

that help an organism

survive/reproduce

ex.) ???

WHAT ABOUT THIS ORGANISM WILL HELP

IT TO SURVIVE AND REPRODUCE IN ITS

ENVIRONMENT?

Protective Coloration

organism is able to blend into its environment

HOW DOES PROTECTIVE

COLORATION HELP AN ORGANISM TO

SURVIVE AND REPRODUCE?

Organisms are able to hide from predators- if they aren’t eaten, then they are more likely to reproduce.

Predators are able to hide from their prey, making it more likely that they catch the prey and eat. If they eat, they will survive and be able to reproduce.

Camouflage

Disruptive coloration- stripes and spots

Warning Coloration

Mimicry/Startling

Mimicry

So how do adaptations occur??