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.

Camoufl age

Disruptive coloration- stripes and spots

Warning Coloration

Mimicry/Startling

Mimicry

So how do adaptations occur??