Adaptations An inherited trait that is encoded in the DNA that increases the chance of survival

Write on the front Types of Adaptations Structural – Morphological Physical features Shaped better Physiological – Functional Allow the organism to perform certain functions or actions Works better Behavioral – Behavior or the ability to learn Acts better

Where do these belong? Structural Aposematic coloration Warning coloration “Don’t eat me, I’m poisonous!” Structural Where do these belong?

Where do these belong? Behavioral Courtship Rituals The one with the best ritual (dance, house, or look etc.) gets the chance to mate. Behavioral

Where do these belong? Camouflage Blends in to environment Structural

Where do these belong? Defense - frogs poisonous Structural

Where do these belong? Structural Counter shading Dark color on top, light on the bottom Structural

Where do these belong? Structural Eye Spots Coloration to look similar to another animals eyes, used for defense Structural

Where do these belong? Behavioral Defense-lizards Skin Flap that the lizards expands when frightened Behavioral

Where do these belong? Behavioral Defense – Puffer fish Expanding of the body when threatened or frightened Behavioral

Where do these belong? Structural Eyes in front Allows an animal to judge distances (to catch prey) Structural

Where do these belong? Structural Eyes to the side Allows an animal see a wide area so a predator can’t sneak up Structural

Where do these belong? Gas exchange in plants Functional

Where do these belong? Functional Hearing Does an animal have good hearing? Functional

Where do these belong? Behavioral Geotropism A plant’s response to gravity Behavioral

Where do these belong? Functional Kidneys in desert animals Help conserve water Functional

Where do these belong? Behavioral Group Defense – Musk Ox When they sense danger, musk ox will surround young to protect them Behavioral

Where do these belong? Structural Leaf Cuticle Waxy coating on a leaf that helps conserve water Structural

Where do these belong? Structural Mimicry When one animals coloring is like another poisonous animals coloring so they are not eaten Structural

Where do these belong? Perspiring Sweating Functional

Where do these belong? Opposable thumbs Structural

Where do these belong? Structural Petal color To attract pollinating insects Structural

Where do these belong? Panting Helps keep an animal cool Functional

Where do these belong? Behavioral Phototropism When plants bend towards sunlight Behavioral

Where do these belong? Structural Root Hairs Small hairs that help a root absorb more things from the soil Structural

Where do these belong? Spines on a cactus Structural

Where do these belong? Smell Functional

Where do these belong? Talons Sharp claw like structures Structural

Where do these belong? Speed Functional

Where do these belong? Teeth shape Structural