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Which of the following best describes an adaptation?
What is an ecosystem?
How do scientists study ecosystems?
What is symbiosis?
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How do adaptations help organisms survive?
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Study Notes
Adaptation
- An adaptation is a trait or characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
- Adaptations can be physical, such as the shape of a bird's beak, or behavioral, such as migration patterns.
Ecosystem
- An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals, and microbes) and non-living components (air, water, soil) that interact with each other in a specific environment.
- Ecosystems can be small, such as a pond, or large, such as a desert or a coral reef.
Studying Ecosystems
- Scientists study ecosystems through observation, experimentation, and modeling.
- They examine the relationships between organisms and their environment, and the flow of energy and nutrients through the ecosystem.
Symbiosis
- Symbiosis is a close, long-term relationship between different species, in which one or both species benefit.
- There are three types of symbiosis: mutualism (both species benefit), commensalism (one species benefits, the other is not affected), and parasitism (one species benefits, the other is harmed).
Adaptations and Survival
- Adaptations help organisms survive by enabling them to obtain food, avoid predators, and cope with environmental stressors such as temperature and drought.
- Adaptations can also enhance an organism's ability to reproduce, increasing its chances of passing on its traits to its offspring.
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Test your knowledge on adaptations and ecosystems with this quiz! Learn about how living things are adapted to their surroundings and the interactions between living and non-living things in different environments.
