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Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which living organisms change to survive in their environments, involving physical or behavioral changes. These adaptations help them find food, protect against predators, and cope with extreme conditions. Various environmental factors, such as climate and available resources, influence how species adapt, leading to unique survival strategies in different habitats.

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Adaptation

Adaptation is the process by which living organisms change to survive in their environments, involving physical or behavioral changes. These adaptations help them find food, protect against predators, and cope with extreme conditions. Various environmental factors, such as climate and available resources, influence how species adapt, leading to unique survival strategies in different habitats.

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Survival Strategies: How Animals and Plants Adapt to

Their Environments
What is Adaptation?

● Adaptation is how living things change to survive in


their environment
● It helps animals and plants stay alive in challenging
conditions
● Adaptations can be physical or behavioral
● Think of it like a superpower that helps creatures
survive
Why Do Living Things Need to Adapt?

● To find food more easily


● To protect themselves from predators
● To survive in extreme temperatures
● To compete with other species
● To reproduce and pass on their genes
Types of Adaptations

● Physical adaptations: Body changes like color, shape,


or size (Changes happen over many generations)

● Behavioral adaptations: How an animal acts to survive


● Camouflage: Blending into the environment
● Structural changes: Special body parts that help
survival
Environmental Factors Affecting Adaptation

● Climate (temperature, rainfall)


● Available food sources
● Predators in the area
Camouflage: Nature's Hiding Trick

● Helps animals blend into their surroundings


● Protects from predators
● Examples:
● Chameleons changing color
● Arctic foxes turning white in winter
● Stick insects looking like twigs
Desert Animal Adaptations

● Camels store fat in humps for water and energy


● Fennec foxes have large ears to cool down
● Cacti store water in their thick stems
● Animals are often light-colored to reflect heat
Arctic Animal Adaptations

● Polar bears have thick fur and blubber for warmth


● Penguins have special feathers and body shape
● White fur helps camouflage in snow
● Compact body shape reduces heat loss
Plant Adaptations

● Cacti have thick stems to store water


● Rainforest plants have large leaves to catch sunlight
● Some plants have thorns to protect from animals
● Roots can grow deep or spread wide to find water
Adaptation Challenge!

● Imagine you're designing an animal for a specific


environment
● What special features would it need to survive?
● Consider:
● Food sources
● Climate
● Potential predators
Key Takeaways

● Adaptation helps living things survive


● Changes happen over many generations
● Every environment has unique challenges
● Animals and plants have amazing survival strategies

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