Adaptations (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Flashcards
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Adaptations (definition)
Adaptations (definition)
Features/behaviours helping organisms survive in environment
Types of adaptations (how many?)
Types of adaptations (how many?)
Three
Structural adaptations (definition)
Structural adaptations (definition)
Physical features of organism's body that help it survive
Behavioural adaptations (definition)
Behavioural adaptations (definition)
Actions/behaviours organisms perform to survive
Functional adaptations (definition)
Functional adaptations (definition)
Internal processes (metabolism/reproduction) aiding survival
Extremophiles (definition)
Extremophiles (definition)
Organisms living in extreme conditions (temp/pressure/salt)
Sharp teeth in carnivores (purpose)
Sharp teeth in carnivores (purpose)
Tear meat apart for efficient feeding
Camouflage in lioness (benefit)
Camouflage in lioness (benefit)
Blend into savannah to approach prey undetected
Playing dead behaviour (benefit)
Playing dead behaviour (benefit)
Avoid predators
Basking in sun (reptiles benefit)
Basking in sun (reptiles benefit)
Absorb heat and regulate body temperature
Water conservation in camels (how)
Water conservation in camels (how)
Produce very concentrated urine, minimise sweat
Cold climate: smaller SA:V ratio benefit
Cold climate: smaller SA:V ratio benefit
Reduces heat loss by minimising surface area
Dry climate kidney adaptation
Dry climate kidney adaptation
Produce highly concentrated urine to conserve water
Waxy cuticle on leaves (function)
Waxy cuticle on leaves (function)
Reduces water evaporation
Water storage in cacti (location)
Water storage in cacti (location)
Store water in their stems for dry periods