Relier Pairs Adaptations Match Up GameVersion en ligne Students will match physical traits with how they support an organism’s ability to survive, grow, and reproduce. par Mary Vravosinos 1 Body coverings 2 Beaks 3 Eye position 4 Stingers 5 Gills 6 Chemical defense 7 Camouflage 8 Roots 9 Talons 10 Colored petals 11 Thorns or spines 12 Teeth A scorpion uses this adaptation, found on the end of its tail, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself. When attacked, a skunk turns around with its tail facing the predator. The skunk then sprays its foe with foul-smelling liquid. A marbled tree frog is very difficult to see when resting on a tree, because its coloring blends in well with the tree bark. These help plants gather water as well as anchor the plants to the ground. The prickly pear cactus has these structures that protect it from plant-eating animals. An eagle’s sharp claws are an adaptation, found on the end of its foot, for paralyzing its prey and for defending itself. These help attract pollinators, which allows the plant species to reproduce. A rabbit’s eyes are on each side of its face so that it can see if something is sneaking up behind it. A hummingbird’s bill is long and straw-like so that it can sip nectar from inside flowers. These give the ability to breathe underwater to several aquatic animals. A Goliath beetle has a hard outside covering that supports the beetle’s body and helps protect the insect from predators. Molars in an herbivore’s mouth are used for grinding plant material. Pointed incisors in a carnivore’s mouth allow the animal to bite and cut through the flesh of its prey.
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