What do these have in common? Why is this important? How does this help the animal?
Adaptations
Adaptations Adaptation- a trait shaped by natural selection to increase the survival or reproductive success of an organism. There are two types of adaptations. Camoflage Mimicry
Camouflage Camouflage- adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with their environment. -Allows to become almost invisible to predators. -Results= more individuals survive and reproduce.
Camouflage Examples
Mimicry Mimicry- when one species looks like another species. Ex: California Kingsnake Vs. Western Coral Snake Usually used by harmless organisms to warn predators.
Mimicry Example Monarch Butterfly Viceroy Butterfly Taste Bad to Predators Taste Good to Predators
Exit Ticket What type of adaptation is represented in these 2 pictures? Compare and contrast mimicry and camouflage. Mimicry Camouflage