Adaptations of Plants Animals What is an adaptation

Adaptations of Plants & Animals

What is an adaptation? A special characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment Happens over a long period of time Based on Charles Darwin’s Theory of Evolution Common adaptations: hibernation, migration, and camouflage

Galapagos Finches Darwin’s Finches Darwin observed finches in the Galapagos were different from one island to another. Their beaks were different based on the food they ate.

Adaptations Behaviors migration, hibernation, dormancy Structures (Physical Features) camouflage, defense, food obtainment, locomotion, reproduction

Behavioral Adaptationswhat an organism does to survive migration § Seasonal movement from one place to another Humpback Monarch whale Butterfly § § How does this aid in survival? Not only birds! hibernation dormancy To become inactive during the Garter winter Snake § The state in which a plant is alive but not actively growing. § How does this aid in survival? § Do all plants need this adaptation? § § How does this aid in survival? Queen Bumblebee § Not only bears!

Structural Adaptationsfeatures of an organism’s body that help it survive food camouflage defense obtainment § Blending into Goldenrod crab spider surroundings leopard § How does this aid in survival? spines from § Cactus Protection predators Mimicry: Owl. Mutualism: & Acacia Tree & Owl Butterfly Aggressive Ants § getting food for Sharp energy Teeth beak Long neck

Structural Adaptationsfeatures of an organism’s body that help it survive Reproductive success locomotion § Allows an organism to move in its environment § Wings § How does this aid in survival? § Identify at least one other structural adaptation of the bald eagle. Allows an organism to make more of its own kind

Now for the fun… Stand if you think the adaptation is behavioral Sit if you think it’s structural Write migration, locomotion, dormancy, camouflage, defense, food obtainment, reproduction on your whiteboard (if it applies) Some of these are meant to challenge you, so don’t get discouraged!

Bactrian Camel Uses humps as storage during long periods without water Misconception Alert!!! The camel does not store water in its humps. It stores fat in them. The fat can be converted to water and energy when needed. Why does the camel have such beautiful eyelashes?

Venus Fly Trap smell attracts insects, trigger hairs tell plant to close to capture insects Why? The Venus Fly Trap cannot get enough nitrogen from the boggy soil where it lives. As a result, it has adapted by eating insects and small animals to get nitrogen from the protein in those organisms.

Sea Turtle

The peacock Male Female

Skunk releases foul odor when danger is sensed

Tickle Me Plant Plays “dead” when touched

Viceroy Butterfly “Pretends” to be the Monarch Butterfly Why? The Monarch Butterfly is poisonous. The Viceroy Butterfly will ward off predators if they think it is the Monarch.

Opossum It’s tricky! This is for defense, but is behavioral!

Poison Dart Frog This animal’s bright coloration tells others not to eat it because it is poisonous. It’s not a trick either! The Poison Dart Frog is one of Earth’s most toxic species.

Elephant Ear Plant large leaves so it can grow in rainforest by gathering sun

Dandelion Lightweight seeds

Red Crab of Christmas Island (Australia) Moves west across island at the beginning of wet season to breed

Arctic Tern Flies from Greenland the Arctic to Antarctica each year

Octopus

How are these organisms adapted for survival in their environments?

Compare & Contrast Both of these organisms live in a pond ecosystem. Name the structures that help each get oxygen from the environment.

Compare & Contrast How are the function of the snail’s shell and the skunk’s musk spray similar? Different?