Adaptation and Evolution
Organisms survive in many different envionments because they have adapted to them.
Adaptations - page 53 in revision guide.
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- Adaptations.
- Deter Predators.
- Armour.
- Thorns.
- Sharp spines.
- Shells.
- Poisons.
- Bees.
- Poison ivy.
- Warning colours.
- Wasps.
- Armour.
- Desert Animals
- Large surface area compared to volume.
- Lose more body heat.
- Efficient with water.
- Concentrated urine.
- Produce little sweat.
- Good with hot conditions.
- Thin layers of body fat.
- Thin coat.
- Camouflage.
- Avoid predators.
- Sneak up on prey.
- Large surface area compared to volume.
- Desert Plants.
- Small surface area compared to volume.
- Lose water vapour.
- Spines reduce water loss.
- Water storage tissues.
- Maximising water absorption.
- Deep roots - underground water.
- Extensive roots absorb water quickly.
- Small surface area compared to volume.
- Arctic Animals.
- Small surface area compared to volume.
- Reduces heat loss.
- Well insulated.
- Thick hairy coats.
- Blubber.
- Greasy fur.
- Camouflage.
- Avoid predators.
- Sneak up on prey.
- Small surface area compared to volume.
- Deter Predators.
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