Adaptation (AQA GCSE Biology): Flashcards
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Adaptations definition
Adaptations definition
Special features that help organisms survive in their environment
3 types of adaptations
3 types of adaptations
Structural, behavioural, functional
Structural adaptations
Structural adaptations
Body parts and shape
Behavioural adaptations
Behavioural adaptations
How animals act
Functional adaptations
Functional adaptations
How body processes work
Polar bear small ears benefit
Polar bear small ears benefit
Less surface area means less heat lost
Polar bear large feet benefit
Polar bear large feet benefit
Spread weight, don't sink in snow
Elephant large ears in hot climate
Elephant large ears in hot climate
Have blood vessels near surface that release heat when flapped
Camel fat hump purpose
Camel fat hump purpose
Stores energy without insulating body
Cactus spikes vs leaves benefit
Cactus spikes vs leaves benefit
Reduces water loss & protection
Cactus waxy coating purpose
Cactus waxy coating purpose
Prevents water loss through surface
Extremophiles definition
Extremophiles definition
Organisms adapted to survive extreme conditions
Deep sea vent bacteria survival
Deep sea vent bacteria survival
Specialized proteins stable in extreme conditions