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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. | 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. | ||
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===Adaptations for the arctic=== | ===Adaptations for the arctic=== | ||
*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. | ||
Revision as of 11:48, 27 July 2018
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.
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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.
Used in a sentence
White fur is an adaptation of polar bears that helps camouflage in the snow.