| Central Question: How do the process of adaptation influence speciation? Guiding Thought Question: Write 2-3 sentences about a particular plant or animal using each of the vocabulary words below in the proper context. Adaptation - The process of change which a species undergoes to be better suited for its environment. Adaptive Radiation - The diversification of a species into forms filling different ecological niches. Specialization - Species that develops a characteristic that better allow them to survive in an area. Today's Learning Objective: Students will learn about the processes of adaptation and their impacts on where species are able to survive by completing a case study of the American Beaver. |  |
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Sienna
10/20/2021 08:58:14 am
One tree adaptation is the shape of their leaves. An adaptive radiation is the color, texture, or hardness of the bark. A specialization is Willow tree branches in that they grow out in a way that they are able to gain more sun than the other trees in that area.
Jack Smith
10/20/2021 09:02:26 am
Anoles of Cuba and the Caribbean have through passive dispersal and adaptive radiation evolved to fill different niches, becoming different species and coexist without competing.
Peter
10/20/2021 09:02:36 am
Birds have undergone adaptive radiation, adapting to fill a variety of niches from eating seeds, to bugs, to invertebrates, to vertebrates. Robins are a specific bird that has specialized to eating worms.
Emily
10/20/2021 09:06:24 am
The camel thorn is adapted to trap water and prevent animals from eating it through its thorns. Their adaptations helps them fill their niche of being a producer. Their adaptations also allow for specialization as its characteristics help it survive in the desert.
Jackson
10/20/2021 09:11:59 am
The snow leopard has very large feet, an adaptation allowing them to climb mountain faces. The snow leopard developed radiation adaptation for their habitat (thick coats, thick tail etc.) because there were few predators that could survive the mountainous conditions. A specialization of the snow leopard is their large nasal cavities that allow them to warm the cold air before it gets to their lungs.
williamson
10/21/2021 12:28:18 pm
some furred creatures have their fur turn white when it snows
Riley Martin
10/21/2021 12:28:28 pm
The leaf insect is an animal the is highly adapted to a very niche environment. Due to adaptive radiation It has evolved to be able to camouflage extremely well by looking and moving like leaves it multiple different environments. They specialize in living their whole lives in trees.
Cariena Murray
10/21/2021 12:28:50 pm
Cactus:
izzy martin
10/21/2021 12:29:14 pm
Snow leopards have gone through the process of adaption to survive in their harsh environment. The adaptive radiation allowed the leopards to fill the niche of the cold mountains because there weren’t as many organisms there. The leopards have specialization because their paws and coats are specifically developed to combat the cold of their environment
Evers
10/21/2021 12:31:15 pm
The snow leopard has big feet which is an adaptation they have to climb big mountains. A specialization of the snow leopard is their ability to warm the cold air before they breath it into their lungs. The snow leopards live in the mountains where a lot less predators could survive this is an example of adaptive radiation.
Braeden Irwin
10/21/2021 12:32:54 pm
Hyenas have adapted bone crushing jaws, pack tactics, and black spots in order to live in its habitats. This has also filled an adaptive radiation through it's bone crushing teeth being able to make Hyenas fill the scavenger niche. Hyenas are also very specialized for their region because they are scavengers, and pack hunters in order to take full advantage of the resources available in their habitat.
Daniel Montes
10/21/2021 12:33:40 pm
A takin that is bigger with shorter limbs and with long fur to survive against the cold
Emma :)
10/21/2021 12:33:45 pm
the red panda has Adaptations by having small bodies to make it easier to climb on the branches. Adaptive Radiation of a red panda is that they have strong curved claws making it easier to climb trees. The red panda specialization would be the legs are black, short and bear-like with thick soles serving as thermal insulation on snow-covered or ice surfaces 10/21/2021 12:36:24 pm
The Cheetahs have adapted to living in a warm climate and having longer tails to help with making tight turns in a chase.
Maria
10/21/2021 12:37:39 pm
Snow leopards have developed adaptations to help them best survive in their climate. Some being the specialization of having short, stubby front limbs to retain warmth better, larger paws to better move around their environment, and developed lungs to breathe thin air. Adaptive radiation of the snow leaopard was their development to fulfill a niche of predatory hunting with their specific adaptations, thus they are often not being prey of others.
Alyssa Dillon
10/21/2021 12:38:47 pm
Birds have adapted wings they use to swim, fly with or court other species of birds with. They’ve developed adaptive radiation to forage seeds, insects, worms and millet. Birds have a specialized gland that produces a substance that allowed them to preen themselves. This preening activity cleans the bird, and can also make their feathers water-proof. Cockatiels specifically have a dandruff that coats their entire body that allows for easier molting seasons. Leave a Reply. |
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