Adaptations #79

• What must organisms do to survive?

  Adapt to their environment
• How does a polar bear adapt to cold environments?

  It has thick fur for insulation
• What adaptation helps owls see in the dark?

  Big eyes for better night vision
• What are the three groups of adaptations?

  • Structural adaptations
  • Behavioral adaptations
  • Functional adaptations
• What are structural adaptations?

  Physical features like shape or color
• Why do seals and walruses have a rounded shape?

  To conserve body heat in cold environments
• How does the color of seals and walruses help them?

  It camouflages them from predators
• What are behavioral adaptations?

  Ways organisms behave to survive
• How do elephants cool themselves in hot environments?

  By flapping their ears and spraying water
• What do swallows do during winter?

  They migrate to warmer countries
• What are functional adaptations?

  Processes inside an organism's body
• How do desert animals conserve water?

  By producing little sweat and concentrated urine
• What do camels store in their humps?

  Fat that can be broken down for water
• How should you answer a question about an organism's adaptations?

  • Identify at least three adaptations
  • Provide explanations for each adaptation
  • Use visual information if available
• What is the diet of brown bears like?

  Extremely diverse and variable
• How can you guess how brown bears are adapted to cold environments?

  By knowing they live in northern latitudes
• What is a structural adaptation of brown bears?

  Thick fur for insulation
• What is a behavioral adaptation of brown bears?

  Diverse diet choices based on availability
• How do brown bears catch fish?

  Using long sharp claws
• What is a functional adaptation of brown bears during hibernation?

  Lowered metabolism to conserve energy
• What are extremophiles?

  • Microorganisms like bacteria or archaea
  • Adapted to extreme environments
  • Examples: hot springs, salt lakes, deep sea vents
• Where were bacteria found in 2017?

  On the outside of the International Space Station
• What environments can extremophiles live in?

  Extreme temperatures, salt concentrations, and pressures
• How do extremophiles demonstrate adaptation?

  By thriving in extreme conditions