Question

1. “A fish dies when taken out of water whereas a wall lizard will

die if kept under water.” Mention the term used to describe

such abilities that allow fish and lizard to survive in their

respective habitats.​

Answer 1

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‘Adaptation’ is the term used to describe such abilities that allows an organism to survive in their respective habitats, e g. fishes have gills that allow them to live in water. While a wall lizard has lungs to perform the same function (i.e. respiration) on land.

Hence, adaptations are specific body features (habits) which enable an organism to live in a particular habitat.

Answer 2

Answer:

Fishes breathe through gills & are obviously found in water!Wall lizard does not have gills to breathe trrough water so they die