Difference between revisions of "Adaptation"
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An '''adaptation''' is a special part a [[alive|living creature]] has that helps it survive. Sometimes an '''adaptation''' is the shape or size of certain parts of the creature. | An '''adaptation''' is a special part a [[alive|living creature]] has that helps it survive. Sometimes an '''adaptation''' is the shape or size of certain parts of the creature. | ||
− | =Examples of Adaptations= | + | ===About Adaptations=== |
− | ===Adaptations for the | + | : '''Adaptations''' allow organisms to survive in their [[habitat]]s. |
+ | : '''Adaptations''' are caused by [[evolution]]. | ||
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+ | ===Examples of Adaptations=== | ||
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*Some [[animal|animals]] have thick [[fur]], fluffy [[feathers]] or a large amount of [[fat]]. These '''adaptations''' to help them keep warm. | *Some [[animal|animals]] have thick [[fur]], fluffy [[feathers]] or a large amount of [[fat]]. These '''adaptations''' to help them keep warm. | ||
*Some [[animal|animals]] have white [[fur]] or white [[feathers]]. These '''adaptations''' help them remain [[camouflage|camouflaged]] in the snow. | *Some [[animal|animals]] have white [[fur]] or white [[feathers]]. These '''adaptations''' help them remain [[camouflage|camouflaged]] in the snow. |
Revision as of 17:52, 29 August 2018
Contents
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An adaptation is a special part a living creature has that helps it survive. Sometimes an adaptation is the shape or size of certain parts of the creature.
About Adaptations
Examples of Adaptations
Adaptations for the Arctic
- Some animals have thick fur, fluffy feathers or a large amount of fat. These adaptations to help them keep warm.
- Some animals have white fur or white feathers. These adaptations help them remain camouflaged in the snow.
Adaptations for deserts
- Cactus plants do not have leaves. This adaptation gives them a small surface area so they do not lose water easily.
- Some animals in the desert do not sweat even though it is hot. This adaptation stops them from losing water.
Adaptations for defence
- Cactus plants and hedgehogs have spikes. This adaptation make it difficult to animals to eat them.
- Octopuses and squid spray ink when they are being attacked. This adaptation makes it difficult for the predator to see them when the swim away.
Used in a sentence
White fur is an adaptation of polar bears that helps camouflage in the snow.