Adaptations

Adaptations

1. Interdependence

   • Organisms require a supply of materials from there surroundings and other organisms to survive and reproduce

2. Organisms including microorganisms have features/adaptations which allow them to survive best and thrive in there environment which they normally live in

   • Animals and plants may be adapted to for survival in the environment which they live
     • Plants often compete with each other for light, water, nutrients from the soil and space
       • adaptatations include: surface area(leaves), water storage tissues, extensive root systems
     • Animals often compete for territory, food, water and mating parteners
       • adaptations include: changes to surface area, amount of body fat, thickness of insulating layer, camouflage.
     • Some organisms live in very extreme environments, EXTREMOPHILES may be tolerant to high levels of salt, high temperatures or high pressures
     • Animals and plants may be adapted to cope with environment specific features E.G thorns, poisons and predator deterring colours.