Functional adaptations

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    • How do functional adaptations help plants and animals survive and thrive?
      Improving body processes
    • What do functional adaptations ensure for organisms in their habitats?
      Enhanced survival chances
    • Functional adaptations change the external appearance of organisms.
      False
    • Match the functional adaptation with its benefit and organism:
      Efficient digestive enzymes ↔️ Better nutrient absorption, Animals
      Water-conserving kidneys ↔️ Surviving in arid environments, Camels
      Antifreeze proteins ↔️ Withstanding freezing temperatures, Plants
      Toxin production ↔️ Deterring predators, Animals
    • What type of environment are camels adapted to?
      Desert
    • Order the functional adaptations of camels for desert survival:
      1️⃣ Efficient kidneys conserve water
      2️⃣ Hump stores fat for energy and water
      3️⃣ Closeable nostrils and long eyelashes protect from sand
      4️⃣ Thick fur provides insulation
      5️⃣ Specialized feet distribute weight on sand
    • Which organism uses water-conserving kidneys to survive in arid environments?
      Camels
    • Why do some animals produce toxins as a functional adaptation?
      To deter predators
    • What type of insulation does thick fur provide for camels?
      Temperature regulation
    • How do specialized feet help camels in the desert?
      Weight distribution
    • What functional adaptation do camels have to conserve water in arid environments?
      Water-conserving kidneys
    • What is one functional adaptation that helps species evade predators?
      Toxin production
    • What organ in camels is adapted to conserve water efficiently?
      Kidneys
    • Why are functional adaptations crucial in ecology?
      Survival and reproduction
    • What type of environment do water-conserving kidneys help species survive in?
      Arid environments
    • What is the purpose of toxin production as a functional adaptation?
      Deterring predators
    • What do some plants produce to survive in high temperatures?
      Special enzymes
    • What is the purpose of efficient kidneys in camels?
      Water conservation
    • Functional adaptations in cacti for arid survival
      1️⃣ Waxy skin minimizes water loss
      2️⃣ Fleshy stems store water
      3️⃣ Shallow roots absorb rainfall
      4️⃣ Spikes protect from herbivores