Adaptations for Survival
Students will explore how organisms develop specific adaptations to survive and thrive in their particular environments.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations.
- Explain how specific adaptations help organisms survive in challenging environments.
- Design an organism with adaptations suited for a hypothetical extreme environment.
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