Hi students! The goal for this blog is for you to become familiar with plant and animal adaptations. An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive. Below you will find various plants and animals. Choose a plant or animal to research. Write a reply that includes adaptations for this plant or animal. For each adaptation identify it as a behavioral or physical adaptation. Be sure to include what the adaptation is and how it helps the plant or animal to survive and thrive.
Your post must be a minimum of 1 paragraph (5-8 sentences) detailing the adaptations of the organism you choose.
Your post must be written in complete sentences with correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
You must also respond to at least 3 classmate’s posts. When responding to a classmate, you may add additional information to their post, compare what they have written to the adaptations of a different organisms, or ask a question about what they posted.
I have learned that an adaptation of a Gopher Tourtoise is that they have hind legs that are elephantine(enourmous,similar to elephant). I have also learned that they have adapted to land from their club shaped feet and webless toes.
A gopher tortoise has a strong shell to protect its body. This is an example of a physical adaptation. Another physical adaptation is their feet. They are shaped for digging. They also dig burrows to protect them from fires which is an example of a behavioral adaptation. I was surprised to learn that because of there burrows they are called a keystone species.
No Adam I didn't know that but did you know that the burrow of a gopher tortoise is what makes more life in a habitat and if it weren't for the gopher tortoise the snakes and other animals that live in sand hills would be endangered like the gopher tortoise now. I cant wait too find that info about their sense of smell.
I like how you foud out that the adaptation of the gopher tortoise benefits other living organisms. This is constantly occuring in nature. Do you know what this relationship is called? Mrs. Ragland
I have learned that an adaptation of a Gopher Tourtoise is that they have hind legs that are elephantine(enourmous,similar to elephant). I have also learned that they have adapted to land from their club shaped feet and webless toes.
ReplyDeleteA gopher tortoise has a strong shell to protect its body. This is an example of a physical adaptation. Another physical adaptation is their feet. They are shaped for digging. They also dig burrows to protect them from fires which is an example of a behavioral adaptation. I was surprised to learn that because of there burrows they are called a keystone species.
ReplyDeleteDid you know that the gopher tortoise has a nose that can smell prey?
ReplyDeleteNo Adam I didn't know that but did you know that the burrow of a gopher tortoise is what makes more life in a habitat and if it weren't for the gopher tortoise the snakes and other animals that live in sand hills would be endangered like the gopher tortoise now. I cant wait too find that info about their sense of smell.
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ReplyDeleteI like how you foud out that the adaptation of the gopher tortoise benefits other living organisms. This is constantly occuring in nature. Do you know what this relationship is called?
ReplyDeleteMrs. Ragland