Difference between revisions of "Adaptation"
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=Examples of Adaptations= | =Examples of Adaptations= | ||
===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. |
| − | *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. |
===Adaptations for deserts=== | ===Adaptations for deserts=== | ||
| − | *Cactus [[plant|plants]] do not have [[leaf|leaves]]. This adaptation gives them a small [[surface area]] so they do not lose water easily. | + | *Cactus [[plant|plants]] do not have [[leaf|leaves]]. This '''adaptation''' gives them a small [[surface area]] so they do not lose water easily. |
| − | *Some [[animal|animals]] in the [[desert]] do not [[sweat]] even though it is hot. This adaptation stops them from losing water. | + | *Some [[animal|animals]] in the [[desert]] do not [[sweat]] even though it is hot. This '''adaptation''' stops them from losing water. |
===Adaptations for defence=== | ===Adaptations for defence=== | ||
| − | *Cactus [[plant|plants]] and [[hedgehogs]] have spikes. This adaptation make it difficult to [[animal|animals]] to eat them. | + | *Cactus [[plant|plants]] and [[hedgehogs]] have spikes. This '''adaptation''' make it difficult to [[animal|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. | + | *[[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= | =Used in a sentence= | ||
White fur is an adaptation of polar bears that helps camouflage in the snow. | White fur is an adaptation of polar bears that helps camouflage in the snow. | ||
Revision as of 13:30, 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.
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.