Adaptations (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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What are adaptations?
What are adaptations?
Features or behaviours helping organisms survive in their environments
3 main types of adaptations
3 main types of adaptations
Structural, behavioural, functional
What are structural adaptations?
What are structural adaptations?
Physical features of an organism's body
What are behavioural adaptations?
What are behavioural adaptations?
Actions/behaviours organisms perform to survive
What are functional adaptations?
What are functional adaptations?
Internal processes (metabolism & reproduction)
Sharp teeth in carnivores - purpose
Sharp teeth in carnivores - purpose
Tear meat apart efficiently
Playing dead behaviour - purpose
Playing dead behaviour - purpose
Avoid predators
Kangaroo delayed implantation
Kangaroo delayed implantation
Delays embryo development until conditions favourable
What are extremophiles?
What are extremophiles?
Organisms in extreme conditions (temp, pressure, salt)
Cold climate: smaller surface area to volume ratio
Cold climate: smaller surface area to volume ratio
Reduces heat loss
Cold climate insulation
Cold climate insulation
Thick blubber & dense fur retain body heat
Desert animal water conservation
Desert animal water conservation
Produce very concentrated urine
Dry climate: when are animals active?
Dry climate: when are animals active?
Cooler parts of day (morning/evening)
Waxy cuticle function
Waxy cuticle function
Reduces water evaporation from leaves
Cactus water storage location
Cactus water storage location
In their stems