Adaptation Vocab Foldable

Glue it onto page 51Adaptation Vocab FoldableAdaptation: A trait that enables an organism to survive and reproduce in its habitat.Trait: A characteristic or quality of an organism. Can be structural or behavioralMimicry- When an animal or plant copies the look of a dangerous organism to protect itselfCamouflage When an organisms look blends into the environment. Such as white fur in snowHibernation A slowed physiological state of an organism to survive long periods of cold temperature or reduced food supplies.Migration Movement to a different geographical or climatic region where food is more available.Natural Selection: Process of selection in changes in adaptations where the best traits become more common and bad traits become less common.Selective Breeding: Intentionally breeding organisms with specific adaptations to create a new generation with the best adaptations.