Adaptations

• What does the term 'structural adaptations' refer to?

  The physical features of the organism
• Which of the following are examples of structural adaptations?

  The shape of an organism 

  The colour of an organism
• Which of the following features of camels would be considered a structural adaptation?

  They have large feet to stop them falling into the sand 
• What does the term 'behavioural adaptations' refer to?

  The way an organism acts 
• Which of the following is an example of a behavioural adaptation?

  The response of an organism when it sees a predator 
• Which of the following features of camels would be considered a behavioural adaptation?

  They often spit when they feel threatened 
• What does the term 'functional adaptations' refer to?

  This are also sometimes called 'physiological adaptations'.

  The processes that take place within an organism 
• Which of the following is an example of a functional adaptation?

  How an organism metabolises chemicals 

  The production of venom 
• Which of the following features of camels would be considered functional adaptations?

  They produce very concentrated urine 

  They can metabolise fat to produce water
• Some species of bird migrate to different regions of the world at certain times of the year. 

  Behavioural adaptation 
• Some species of snake have bright and distinct patterns on their scales to warn other species that they are venomous. 

  Which type of adaptation is this? 

  Structural adaptation 

  Remember that production of venom would be be a functional/physiological adaptation, but the physical colour of their body is a structural adaptation. 
• What is an extremophile?

  Extremophiles are microorganisms that live in extreme environments, such as those with high temperatures, pressures, or salt concentrations. 
• What type of organisms are extremophiles? 

  Bacteria 

  Archaea