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know your types of adaptations!

Structural - body parts, body shape, color, skin type, that sort of thing - how is the body built?
behavioral - instincts and actions - things the animal does
physiological - biological processes inside the body - venom, metabolism, how your lungs work -  the way your body works. 

categorize each adaptation to the type of adaptation it is

Koalas have highly specialized digestive systems with an elongated cecum and colon that allow them to extract as many nutrients as possible from their fibrous, low-nutrient diet of eucalyptus leaves.
Birds like the American Robin build complex nests to protect their eggs and chicks from predators and harsh weather conditions.
Many species, such as the Emperor Penguin, exhibit extensive parental care behaviors, including incubating eggs and feeding chicks, to ensure the survival of their offspring.
Kangaroo rats have highly efficient kidneys that concentrate urine to minimize water loss, enabling them to survive in arid desert environments.
Turtles have hard, bony shells that provide protection against predators and harsh environmental conditions, such as drought or extreme temperatures.
High-altitude animals like the Andean condor have specialized hemoglobin that binds oxygen more efficiently at lower oxygen levels found at high elevations.
The long neck of a giraffe allows it to reach high branches and leaves in tall trees, providing a feeding advantage in the savannah.

structural - shape, color and other aspects of what a body looks like
behavioral - actions, behaviors and instincts species develop to better survive
physiological - aspects of how an organism's body works in order to survive better

categorize each adaptation to the type of adaptation it is

The way honeybees communicate the location of food sources through the “waggle dance” is an adaptation that helps optimize foraging efficiency for the colony.
Many bird species, such as the Arctic Tern, migrate long distances between breeding and wintering grounds to find optimal conditions for feeding and reproduction.
Some fish and insects produce antifreeze proteins that prevent ice from forming in their bodies, allowing them to survive in freezing temperatures.
Different bird species have evolved beak shapes suited to their specific diets; for example, hawks have sharp, curved beaks for tearing meat, while hummingbirds have long, slender beaks to sip nectar from flowers.
Hummingbirds have an extraordinary adaptation in their ability to rapidly switch from a high metabolic rate during the day to a torpid state at night, significantly lowering their energy expenditure when food is scarce.

structural - shape, color and other aspects of what a body looks like
behavioral - actions, behaviors and instincts species develop to better survive
physiological - aspects of how an organisms body works in order to survive better