Question

Choose 5 different organisms. At least one of your organisms needs to be a plant. List an adaptation and describe how the adaptation is helpful for each organism you choose

Answer 1

Answer:

1) wood frog - freezes their body in winter

To survive the winter Wood Frogs' bodies freeze solid. They also stop breathing and their heart stops beating. This allows them to survive temperatures as low as -80 degrees Fahrenheit. And in spring, they thaw out and "come back to life.

2) Kangaroo rats survive without ever drinking water.

Kangaroo rats have adapted to survive in the desert without ever taking a sip of water. Instead, they get all the moisture they need from the seeds that they eat. These critters also have incredible hearing and can jump up to nine feet, which helps them avoid predators.

3) Chameleon - blend in with the environment by changing its color to escape from predators

4)Okapi have scent-glands on their feet.

Okapi are strange animals that look like a combination of a giraffe and a zebra. They live in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where it's very hot and predators, such as leopards, are always lurking. To stay alive, okapi have a three key adaptations. First, they have scent-glands on their feet to mark their territory. Second, they have infrasonic calls, which allows them to communicate with their calves without predators hearing their call. Finally, they have 14-18 inch-long tongues, which can be used to wash their eyes and ears.

5)Venus fly trap plant that is adapted for living in soil that doesn't provide enough nutrients.

6)  the seaweed is a plant adapted for its underwater environment