Question

what is adaptation in animals?​

Answer 1

Adaptations are any behavioral or physical characteristics of an animal that help it to survive in its environment. These characteristics fall into three main categories: body parts, body coverings, and behaviors. Any or all of these types of adaptations play a critical role in the survival of an animal.

Answer 2

Question:-

• What is adaptation in animals?

Answer:-

• Different animals are adapted to live in specific regions. The features or characteristics of an organism, which enable it to survive in its habitat are called as adaptations..
• Due to the process of evolution, animals have developed features habits that help them to adapt their surroundings.

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Adaptation in polar bears:-

• It has two thick layers of fur that protect it from the extreme cold.
• It has wide and large paws for easy swimming and walking.

Adaptation in camel:-

• It has a hump that stores fat, enabling it to survive without food for a long time.
• It can close its nostrils to prevent sand from entering its nose.

Adaptation in elephants:-

• Elephants have big trunks which they use as a nose and to pick up food. They use their trunk for drinking water.
• They use their tusks to tear the bark of trees and for fighting enemies.

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Definitions of some words:-

1. Insulate = protect from heat, cold or noise by surrounding with a material.
2. Tusk = a long tooth for fighting or digging in some animals.

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