Structure & Function: Adaptations

Learn about adaptations! Match structures to functions and explore how animals and plants survive in their habitats.

Matching Match the correct structure to its function. talon birds claws for hunting long ears release heat camouflage blend into surroundsing drip tip allow water to drain sharp spines or torns protect from preditors The large stems of this cactus allows it to store water. This adaptation would be most useful in which of the following ecosystems? desert rainforest artic tundra The stripes on a zebras blend together when they stand in a herd. The function of these stripes are too- Frighten or confuse enemies Look pretty Absorb warmth from the Sun attract mate During winter, the white fur of a polar bear blends in with the snow. This adaptation is an example of - hibernation migration camouflage absorption This bird has backwards knees. This bird is best adapted for feeding on tall grasses flying insects animals in shallow water mice and other small mammals Many Texas roadsides are covered with bluebonnets in the spring. What is the main function of the flowers? reproduction growth photosynthesis attracta mate Which bird has a beak that is best adapted for cracking seeds? The diagram below shows the seed of a maple tree.How is this seed MOST LIKELY dispersed (spread)? It is carried by the wind. It floats in moving water. It passes through an animal’s digestive system. It sticks to an animal’s fur. What advantage does the walking stick pictured above have for survival in its environment? It lives on leaves and tree branches. It blends in with its environment. It eats the leaves from plants. It sheds its skin every year.