ADAPTATIONOrganisms develop body structures,

behavior and life patterns for them to be able to adjust and survive in their

environment.

Physical/Structural Adaptation

Living things have body parts and physical characteristics that enables it to survive

Attractive Leaves

Some plants develop attractive leaves so that they can attract insects that will help them in pollination.

Colorful Leaves

Flower

Fleshy Stem/Leaves

Plants found in deserts develop fleshy stem/leaves where they can store water because rain is very seldom on its habitat.

Protective Body Covering

Animals develop hard shells or armors to protect their bodies from predator.

Protective Covering

Animals develop thick fur, feathers and other body covering to protect themselves from extreme temperature.

Breathing Organs

Fish develops

gills so that they can breathe

underwater.

CamouflageSome

animals blend with

the environment

to remain unseen by

their predator or

prey.

Mimicry

Some animals copy the appearance of other animals.

Behavioral AdaptationLiving things especially animals develop behavior and actions that enables it to survive its environment.

Use of Tools

Animals use the resources in their environment to be able to survive.

Defensive Behavior

Skunk releases a foul smelling substance to protect itself from predators.

Defensive Behavior

Elephants form a barricade to protect the small ones from danger.

Migration

Animals move to different places to search for food and other needs.

Physiological AdaptationLiving things have life patterns or metabolic activities that allows it to adjust with the changes in the environment.

Hibernation

Some animals take a long sleep during winter to conserve their energy.

Estivation

Some animals take a long sleep during summer to avoid getting dried up