Adaptations

To survive and reproduce successfully

To become extinct

To avoid all changes

To remain the same forever

The process by which organisms with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce.

The process of organisms choosing their environment.

The process by which all organisms become identical over time.

The process by which organisms lose traits over generations.

Structural

Behavioral

Physiological

Nutritional

A cactus having spines to reduce being eaten by animals.

A bird migrating to a warmer climate.

A bear hibernating during winter.

A chameleon changing color to blend in.

Sharks have sharp teeth to hunt and eat food.

Lizards lay in the sun to get warm.

Armadillos curl up into a ball when threatened.

Daisies follow the sun during the day.

To help them reach the tallest leaves.

To help them run faster.

To help them swim.

To help them dig holes.

Lizards hiding in the shade to keep cool.

Armadillos curling into a ball when threatened.

Giraffes having long necks.

Daisies following the sun during the day.

A chameleon changing its color to blend with its environment

A penguin huddling with others for warmth

A cactus having spines instead of leaves

A bird migrating to a warmer climate

Reducing transpiration rate

Having thin leaves

Increasing water loss

Growing in shaded areas

Structure

Physiology

Color preference

Genetics