Habitat and Adaptation
A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, and adaptations are special features that help organisms survive in their habi
Core concept
Different habitats, like forests, deserts, and oceans, have different conditions that organisms must adapt to survive.
How it works
Desert animals, like camels, have adaptations like storing fat and needing little water to survive hot, dry conditions.
Why it matters
Aquatic animals, like fish, have adaptations like gills and fins to survive and move efficiently in water.
Key detail
Understanding habitats and adaptations helps us appreciate how living things are suited to their specific environments.
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• A habitat is an organism's natural environment.
• Habitats include forests, deserts and oceans.
• Organisms adapt to survive in their habitat.
• Camels adapt to hot, dry desert conditions.
• Camels store fat and need little water.
• Fish adapt to aquatic environments.
• Fish have gills and fins.
• Adaptations help organisms survive their environment.