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What is the purpose of camouflage as a structural adaptation?
What is the purpose of camouflage as a structural adaptation?
- To help organisms blend into their surroundings and become less visible to predators (correct)
- To make organisms more visible to predators
- To increase the size of organisms
- To make organisms more vulnerable to environmental changes
How does insulation function as a functional adaptation?
How does insulation function as a functional adaptation?
- By helping animals stay warm in colder climates (correct)
- By reducing the size of animals
- By making animals more visible in colder climates
- By increasing the body temperature of animals
What is the purpose of sweating as a functional adaptation?
What is the purpose of sweating as a functional adaptation?
- To make animals more vulnerable to overheating
- To reduce the metabolic rate of animals
- To help animals cool down so they don’t overheat (correct)
- To make animals more visible to predators
Why do smaller animals tend to be more suited to very hot climates?
Why do smaller animals tend to be more suited to very hot climates?
What is the main purpose of hibernation as a functional adaptation?
What is the main purpose of hibernation as a functional adaptation?
How do behavioural adaptations help animals survive in their environment?
How do behavioural adaptations help animals survive in their environment?
Which of the following are examples of behaviors that help animals avoid predators?
Which of the following are examples of behaviors that help animals avoid predators?
What contributes to the variation seen within species?
What contributes to the variation seen within species?
What is the process known as when the environment selects favorable characteristics, reducing the frequency of unfavorable characteristics?
What is the process known as when the environment selects favorable characteristics, reducing the frequency of unfavorable characteristics?
What is speciation?
What is speciation?
What is divergent evolution?
What is divergent evolution?
What are homologous characteristics?
What are homologous characteristics?
Which source provides evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
Which source provides evidence supporting the theory of evolution?
Around how many million years ago did life begin on Earth?
Around how many million years ago did life begin on Earth?
'Analogous structures' refer to:
'Analogous structures' refer to:
'Biochemistry' as evidence for evolution includes:
'Biochemistry' as evidence for evolution includes:
'Adaptive radiation' results in:
'Adaptive radiation' results in:
What is meant by 'the survival of the fittest'?
What is meant by 'the survival of the fittest'?
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Study Notes
Camouflage and Structural Adaptations
- Camouflage aids in survival by allowing organisms to blend into their environment, making it difficult for predators or prey to spot them.
Insulation and Functional Adaptations
- Insulation functions by providing a layer that retains body heat, helping animals maintain a stable internal temperature in cold environments.
Sweating and Functional Adaptations
- Sweating is a cooling mechanism where moisture evaporates from the skin, helping regulate body temperature during heat.
Smaller Animals in Hot Climates
- Smaller animals have a higher surface area to volume ratio, enabling quicker heat dissipation, making them better suited for very hot climates.
Hibernation and Functional Adaptations
- Hibernation conserves energy during periods of food scarcity and harsh conditions, slowing metabolism and reducing the need for resources.
Behavioral Adaptations for Survival
- Behavioral adaptations, such as migration or nocturnal activity, enhance survival by helping animals find food, avoid predators, or adapt to environmental changes.
Predator Avoidance Behaviors
- Example behaviors include hiding, exhibiting warning colors, and mimicking other species to avoid detection by predators.
Variations Within Species
- Variation is influenced by genetic differences, environmental factors, and mutations, contributing to the diversity seen within species.
Environmental Selection Process
- Natural selection is the process by which the environment favors certain traits, reducing the occurrence of less favorable characteristics over generations.
Speciation
- Speciation is the process through which new species arise from existing ones, often due to reproductive isolation or environmental changes.
Divergent Evolution
- Divergent evolution occurs when two or more related species develop different traits and adapt to various environments over time.
Homologous Characteristics
- Homologous characteristics are anatomical features that share a common ancestry but may serve different functions in modern species.
Evidence Supporting Evolution
- Fossil records, comparative anatomy, and molecular biology provide extensive evidence to support the theory of evolution.
Origin of Life on Earth
- Life began on Earth approximately 3.5 billion years ago, as indicated by the oldest fossil records.
Analogous Structures
- Analogous structures refer to features in different species that serve similar functions but evolved independently, often due to similar environmental pressures.
Biochemistry as Evidence for Evolution
- Biochemical evidence includes DNA and protein comparisons that show evolutionary relationships and shared ancestry among species.
Adaptive Radiation Results
- Adaptive radiation occurs when a single ancestral species rapidly evolves into a diverse range of forms to occupy different ecological niches.
Survival of the Fittest
- "Survival of the fittest" refers to the concept that individuals with advantageous traits are more likely to survive, reproduce, and pass on those traits to future generations.
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