Adaptation — The behaviors and physical characteristics of species that allow them to live and reproduce successfully in their environment.

STRUCTURALADAPTATIONS

Cactus

Functional Adaptations

Alpine Snowbells

Functional AdaptationsA functional adaptation is a feature of the way

an organism’s body works.

EXAMPLES: 1. Increase in heart rate when you exercise. Your body automatically makes your heart beat faster to supply more blood to your muscle.

2. A snake can kill and eat a frog because its bodychemistry can produce poison.The production of poison is a functional adaptation because it helps the snake obtain food and therefore survive.

3. Photosynthesis is a functional adaptation because it is the chemical means by which the plant produces the food materials it requires.

Behavioral Adaptations

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Three-toed sloth —moves slowly so predators cannot see them. Blend in the rainforest because green algae grows on their fur

Red-eyed tree frog – Many scientist believe that red-eyed tree frogs can atleast shock their predators with their red eyes just long enough to get away.

Predator adaptations•Claws

•Teeth

•Speed

•Camouflage

•Poison/venom

•Binocular vision

Prey adaptations•Claws

•Speed

•Camouflage

•Herds

•Monocular vision

•Cooperation

Adaptation: behaviors & physical characteristics of a species that allows it to live successfully

• Every organism has a variety of adaptations

• Adaptations allow organisms to survive and fulfill a specific role in an ecosystem. This is called niches.