2. AdaptationAdaptation
Any structure or
behavior of an organism
that increases its
chances of surviving and
reproducing

3. Behavioral AdaptationsBehavioral Adaptations
• Changes an organism makes in its
behaviors/actions
• Examples include:
–Migration
–Hibernation
–Nocturnal feeding
–Nesting together

4. Structural AdaptationsStructural Adaptations
• Changes to an organisms
structure
•Examples include
–Long necks of giraffes
–Webbed feet
–Sharp claws
–Striped fur
–Long legs

5. Protective ColorationProtective Coloration
• Form of structural
adaptation
• Allows animal to blend in with
its environment
• Also known as camouflage

6. Mimicry
• Allows one animal to look like, sound, or
act like another animal to fool predators
into thinking it is poisonous or
dangerous

8. How has the
octopus adapted?
Which of these
are structural?
Which are
behavioral?

10. Reflection page 48Reflection page 48
Creatively illustrate your
understanding of both
behavioral and
structural adaptations