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 What is ADAPTATION?
-> is any heritable trait that helps organisms to survive and reproduce in their environment.

-> Adaptations happen in all different sizes of living organisms, from basic single-celled organisms to
complex organisms such as plants and animals

->Adaptations are the result of evolution (change over a long period of time).
What are the three TYPES of
ADAPTATION?
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What is Structural Adaptation?
STRUCTURAL
ADAPTATION is how the animal’s
body functions or looks on the outside.
Body parts (like feet and ears) and body
coverings (like fur and scales) are
structural adaptations.
Examples of Structural Adaptation:

-Giraffe’s long neck

-Beaver’s large pointed teeth
-Duck’s webbed feet
-Whale’s blubber
-Snake’s flexible jaw
-Bird’s sharp eyesight and sharp
claws (some species)
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What is Psychological Adaptation?
PSYCHOLOGICAL ADAPTATION
is a functional, cognitive or behavioral trait that
benefits an organism in its environment.
Psychological adaptation falls under the scope
of evolved psychological mechanisms
Examples of Psychological Adaptation:

-Temperature Regulation
-Release of toxins or poisons
-Releasing anti-freeze proteins to avoid
freezing in a cold environment
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What is Behavior Adaptation?
BEHAVIORAL
ADAPTATION is something
an animal does usually in response to
some type of external stimulus in
order to survive. Hibernating during
winter is an example of behavioral
adaptation.
Examples of Behavioral Adaptation:

-Migration
-Hibernation
-Learned behavior
-Alteration in the made reproduction
-Altered feeding habits
-Distinct modes of communication
Examples:
STRUTURAL PHYSCHOLOGICAL BEHAVIORAL

Giraffe Snake Hedgehog

Camel Kangaroo Butterfly

Polar Bear Cactus Whale

Dog Bear Polar Bear

Octopus Cheetah Sloth

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