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Animal Adaptations Poster
An adaptation is a feature that is common in a population because it provides some improved function.
Adaptations are well fitted to their function and are produced by natural selection.
Adaptations can take many forms: a behavior that allows better evasion of predators, a protein that functions
better at body temperature, or an anatomical feature that allows the organism to access a valuable new
resource—all of these might be adaptations. Many of the things that impress us most in nature are thought to
be adaptations.
Example: Mimicry of leaves by insects is an adaptation for evading predators. This example is a katydid
from Costa Rica
Your task: Create an animal adaptation poster similar to the one below. Minimum requirements: All animals must
be from the same type of habitat (Ex: Tropical Rainforest) You must identify and fully explain 8 animal adaptations.
For each, include the name and a picture of the animal with the adaptation. Your explanation should include a
description of the adaptation and what advantage the adaptation gives the organism. Remember, an
adaptation is a characteristic that helps an animal survive in its habitat. In your explanation, be sure to explain how
the adaptation helps the animal survive. Be very specific. So choose a habitat and choose 8 animals that live
there to research!
Animal
Adaptations
Checklist
______ (40 points) 8 adaptations are fully explained (Provide the characteristic/behavior and how it improves
success).
______ (16) points) Pictures and names are provided for each animal adaptation.
______ (16) All animals are from the same habitat. (marine, tropical rain forest, desert, etc.)
______ (20 points) The poster is neat and attractive.
______ (8 points) The poster is free of mistakes and grammatical errors. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES