Evolution and Adaptations

LAB 6

Adaptive radiation and the different paper forms made by the finches helped or hurt that finches species

Adaptive radiation is a process of changes on species when his environment changes. These changes present in the species might refer to a need for a change of diet, habitat, or reproduction.

The finches’ changes on their beak help the species because it allows them to have more food available when the specie abilities for food collection were divided.

Fill out the following table with your groups data at the end of the natural selection experiment

Explain how behavioral adaptations may lead to genetic changes in a population 

Behavioral adaptations could lead to genetic changes when the genes of the new generation need mutate to adapt changes presented by its ancestors in order to survive.

Durham, NH. (2014).  Structural and Behavioral Adaptations.  Nature News. Retrieved March 8, 2014 from URL:  http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep1.htm

Name specie that has a physical adaption that may allow its predator not to be able to eat it or find it.

Poison Dart Frog

Poison Dart Frog

This frog has developed a bright color skin that tells its predator to stay away. This 2 inches long frog is world’s most poison frog and its poison can even kill people.

John Dyer, Library Media Specialist.  (Unknown ).  Poison Dart Frog.  Animal Adaptations.  Retrieved March 8, 2014 from URL: http://phanimaladaptations.weebly.com/poison-dart-frog.html

A species that has a physical adaption that allows it to survive in cold weather.

Emperor penguin

This penguin has a thick layer of densely feathers and tufts of down at the base of each feather, which act like a thermal vest, trapping air to keep it warm. The tips of the feathers are broad and curved, and this makes the bird waterproof. A thick layer of blubber (fat) also helps to keep the penguin warm when swim. 

YPTE.  Wildlife in Winter - Adaptations for Survival.  Retrieved March 8, 2014 from URL: http://www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/wildlife-in-winter-adaptations-for-survival/112

Name specie that has a physical adaptation that allows it to survive from its predators.

Cactus

This plant specie has developed spines to avoid be eaten by thirsty animal in the desert.

Name an example of mutualism in nature. Explain what mutualism is in this case.

Acacia ants

Pseudomyrmex ants and Acacia shrubs

The ant receives food from the shrub habitat and the shrub is cleaned from parasites while the ant eats. 

McGinley, M.  (2012).  Mutualism.  Retrieved from http://www.eoearth.org/view/article/154736

Name an example of mimicry in nature. Explain what mimicry is in this case.

Owls

Owls

Those creatures picked trees that patter its own feather color to rest or nest. Cool :) 

Lina. (Oct 4th, 2012).  20 Amazing Examples of Owl Camouflage.  Bored Panda.  Retrieved March 8, 2014 from URL: http://www.boredpanda.com/owl-camouflage/