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Adaptation describes the ability of plants and animals to survive to a changing environment. Those unable to adapt will die-out and become extinct.

A trait that is beneficial to survival

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What will be an adaptation in a rain forest but not in a desert?

Having large leaves to capture sunlight in low-light conditions is an adaptation in a rainforest that would not be suitable in a desert where water conservation is more critical.


What is an example of sensory adaptation?

An example of sensory adaptation is when you enter a dark room and, after some time, your eyes adjust to the lower light levels, allowing you to see better. This adaptation occurs because your eyes become more sensitive to light in order to make the most of the available visual information.


A sentence with adaptation in it?

An adaptation is an adjustment to a situation. Two related words to adaptation are transformation and modification. "Working the graveyard shift required an adaptation in my sleeping schedule."


Is there a difference between adaption and adaptation?

"Adaption" is a misspelling of "adaptation." Adaptation refers to the process of adjusting to new conditions or modifying something to suit a different purpose.


What are any inherited characteristic that increases an organisms chance of survival called?

Adaptation."Darwin argued that fitness arises through a process called adaptation. Successful adaptations enable organisms to become better suited to their environment, better able to survive and reproduce. Darwin also used the word adaptation to describe any inherited characteristic that increases an animal's or plant's fitness for survival."-Prentice Hall Biology Text book.

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Which sentence does not describe a structural adaptation?

A structural adaptation refers to a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival and reproduction in its environment. For instance, the long neck of a giraffe is a structural adaptation for reaching high leaves. Conversely, a sentence that describes behavior, such as "The bird migrates south for the winter," does not describe a structural adaptation, as it pertains to a behavioral adaptation instead.


Describe an adaptation that benefits a plant?

Defence mechanism of the plant


Which life characteristics describe a long term response to environment?

adaptation


What is the term general adaptation syndrome used to describe?

General adaptation syndrome is used to describe how someone's body short and long term reaction to stress. This is to see how someone is able to handle their stress.


Describe an adaptation that benefits an animal?

long claws, catches it's pray?


How would you use the word adaptation?

That play is a beautiful adaptation of the original.


Describe a real life example of adaptation in an animal and how it helps it survival?

The turtle and its shell


What does not describe a classroom adaptation to assure proper light?

Bright white paper for writing tasks.


Describe the food getting adaptation of plant-eating animals.?

any insects they'd eat


What would cause an animal to make an adaptation?

Adaptation happens when the animal can not survive in the area or place they are in.


Which would be an adaptation in a rainforest but not in the Arctic?

Having large leaves to capture sunlight in the rainforest would be an adaptation, as it allows plants to maximize photosynthesis. This adaptation would not be as effective in the Arctic due to the lack of sunlight.


Why would it be a useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout?

It would be useful adaptation for a seed to need fire to sprout so that it can be fertilized.