Relacionar Columnas Adaptations Match Up GameVersión en línea Students will match physical traits with how they support an organism’s ability to survive, grow, and reproduce. por Mary Vravosinos 1 Eye position 2 Roots 3 Camouflage 4 Gills 5 Colored petals 6 Stingers 7 Talons 8 Chemical defense 9 Thorns or spines 10 Body coverings 11 Beaks 12 Teeth A Goliath beetle has a hard outside covering that supports the beetle’s body and helps protect the insect from predators. A marbled tree frog is very difficult to see when resting on a tree, because its coloring blends in well with the tree bark. When attacked, a skunk turns around with its tail facing the predator. The skunk then sprays its foe with foul-smelling liquid. These help attract pollinators, which allows the plant species to reproduce. The prickly pear cactus has these structures that protect it from plant-eating animals. Molars in an herbivore’s mouth are used for grinding plant material. Pointed incisors in a carnivore’s mouth allow the animal to bite and cut through the flesh of its prey. A hummingbird’s bill is long and straw-like so that it can sip nectar from inside flowers. These give the ability to breathe underwater to several aquatic animals. These help plants gather water as well as anchor the plants to the ground. A scorpion uses this adaptation, found on the end of its tail, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself. An eagle’s sharp claws are an adaptation, found on the end of its foot, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself. A rabbit’s eyes are on each side of its face so that it can see if something is sneaking up behind it.
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