Adaptation

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Adaptation

• Anything that helps an animal survive in its
  environment is called an adaptation. Adaptations
  include body parts and coverings.

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Camouflage

• Being able to blend into the environment is an
  adaptation that helps animals survive in their
  environment.

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Camouflage

• ocean

• Rainforest

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Protective Coloration

• Protective coloration is when an animal has the
  same color as its surroundings.

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Protective Coloration

• Ocean

• Rainforest

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Counter Shading

• Counter shading is when the top side of an animal
  is a different color from the bottom side.

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Counter Shading

• Ocean

• Rainforest

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Protective Resemblance

• Protective Resemblance is when an animal looks
  almost identical to its surroundings and is a
  form of camouflage.

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Protective Resemblance

• Ocean

• Rainforest

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Learned Behavior

• Learned behavior is behavior that is learned and
  can be changed.

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Learned Behavior

• Ocean

• Rainforest

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Adaptation Questions

• Now get ready to discuss what you have learned
  about animal adaptations.