Animal Adaptations Quiz

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What type of adaptation is the shape of a bird's beak?

Physiological

Environmental

Structural (correct)

Behavioral

Which adaptation helps small desert rodents retain almost all water ingested through food?

Structural

Behavioral

Genetic

Physiological (correct)

What type of adaptation is the color of an animal's fur?

Genetic

Behavioral

Physiological

Structural (correct)

In which type of adaptation does mimicry belong?

Behavioral Signup and view all the answers

What type of adaptation is the shape of fingers in primates?

Structural Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of adaptations mentioned in the text?

Structural (morphological or physical), Physiological, Behavioral Signup and view all the answers

What is mimicry adaptation and provide an example from the text?

Mimicry is adapting to look like something else. An example would be the hawkmoth as it looks just like a dead leaf, tattered and veined. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the concept of biomes as described in the text.

Biomes are climatically and geographically defined as similar climatic conditions on Earth, such as communities of plants, animals, and soil organisms, often referred to as ecosystems. Signup and view all the answers

How does the text describe the adaptations of small desert rodents?

The text describes that small desert rodents are usually only active at night (behavior), have eyes capable of seeing in the dark (anatomy), and have a metabolism that retains almost all water ingested through food (physiology). Signup and view all the answers

What does the text mention as examples of the basic adaptations that help creatures survive?

The text mentions examples such as the shape of a bird's beak, shape of fingers, color of the fur, and the thickness or thinness of the fur. Signup and view all the answers