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Adapt at ions<br />
Adaptations:<br />
An adaptation is a process where an<br />
organism becomes better suited to it?s<br />
habitat; things that organisms do that help<br />
them to survive better, changing the way<br />
they act.<br />
This is a liana in the rain forest<br />
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Hibernate: A period of time<br />
when organisms use much<br />
less energy and are less<br />
active.<br />
Camouflage: An organism's<br />
ability to blend into its<br />
surroundings<br />
This tiger is camouflaging<br />
Behavioural adaptations : Habits or activities that organisms do that<br />
helps them survive. For example, grizzlies hibernate in winter. That is a<br />
behavioral adaptation. It increases their chance of survival in winter.<br />
Another example would be a Liana, found on the rain forest floor, it can<br />
grow up to 3 000 feet in search of light.<br />
Physical Adaptations: Organisms that have physical attributes that<br />
make them comfortable in their habitats is called physical adaptations. For<br />
example, tigers have stripes that make them able to camouflage in places<br />
at crucial times such as when they are stalking prey.
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