Define the following: adaptation - Biology

Define the following: adaptation

Definition

Adaptations are the changes in the body or behavior of an organism that enables it to survive comfortably and successfully in a habitat.

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Chapter 8: Habitat and Adaptation - Short Answer Questions

Chapter 8 Habitat and Adaptation
Short Answer Questions | Q 7.2

Put a tick mark (✓ ) against the correct alternative in the following statements:

Slow breathing is the characterstics of:

Name any three types of terrestrial habitat.

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'A' Group	'B' Group
(1) Lotus	(a) Flower and leaves attract insects
(2) Aloe	(b) Haustorial roots for the absorption of food
(3) Cuscuta	(c) Adapted to live in deserts
(4) Venus flytrap	(d) Adapted to live in water

How can the plants like cactus and acacia live in deserts with scarce water?