Forum 1.6 - Reflections of Landscape

11/28/2021

Guiding Thought Question: Look at the picture of the species pictured to the left (you can click on it to enlarge it) and explain what type of environment this particular species is best suited for based on its adaptations. (Be sure to mention at least 3 specific adaptations)

Guiding Inquiry: To what degree to animals have Spatial Connections to the landscapes in which they live?

Today's Learning Objective: Students will examine the connection between species adaptations and landscape by completing a mapping activity in which they will reflect on the principles of Bergmann and Allen. (3.1.b, 3.3.a)

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Ramel

1/24/2023 12:25:04 pm

It’s small nose means there’s less area to frost bite
It’s small ears are covered in fur so they don’t get frost bite
Their fur is that color to attract mates

koopa

1/24/2023 12:29:03 pm

its suited for an environment with lots of trees like a rainforest because of its long arms and big eyes to see its predators better. its fur will also keep out excess water ?????????

LOL

1/24/2023 12:29:46 pm

Rain forest because of the colors around it's face. It shows that there is more diversity where it lives. Longer arms and curved wrists to climb trees.

Tweedy

1/24/2023 12:32:39 pm

this species is best suit for the rainforest because of it's long arms and long legs, and it's fur can help for climbing, and it's long fingers can help with eating and climbing

Jack B

1/24/2023 12:32:48 pm

I'd imagine a colder biome with vegetation in it.
- Lacks a nose so it doesn't freeze off
- A bit shaggier than your average monkey
- Probably still a decent bit of vegetation since their face is flatter and less baboon-like which is more common when it comes to ground monkeys<img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTqdzHrb2DSRngRhQ6RNDvK6VhG6HDuNydIzNynAywDHFtwTxUop2Yp9T_ISdbYApyLF0:https://www.wildwondersofchina.com/img-get/I0000qopjmg2lFXg/s/1200/I0000qopjmg2lFXg.jpg&usqp=CAU" alt="Sichuan Golden Snub-nosed Monkey Hand, Rhinopithecus roxellana, China | Wild Wonders"/>
- MASSIVE thumb means they're probably in the trees

emily

1/24/2023 12:33:06 pm

-they have a thick coat to keep them warm
-their small ears prevent them from getting frostbite
-they have long arms to swing from tree to tree

Lamb

1/25/2023 09:00:51 am

It has a bright fur coat meaning t must be a tropical species of monkey as most animals that are of vibrant color tend to be in warmer climates. It was long arms which makes me believe it lives within trees so it may live in the jungle. It’s fur isn’t as long as some other monkeys I’ve seen so it may be in a place where it’s more humid. I think this monkey lives in the tropical rain forest

Lucy M

1/25/2023 09:01:08 am

Long arms- allows the monkey to be able to swing from trees (lots of vegetation)
Thick coat- for cooler climates
Small ears and nose- less chance of frostbite

Kaden

1/25/2023 09:01:40 am

The Golden golden snub nosed monkey (guessing) has small ears, smaller noses, and thicker fur then most other species of monkey, showing that they live in colder climates that are most likely in more highland areas.

Hannah Cerny

1/25/2023 09:01:41 am

I think that this monkey lives in the rainforest because of the vibrant colors on it's body. It also had long legs and arms which would help it live in the trees. However it might also be somewhere that is colder because its ears and nose are fairly small and it has a lot of fur.

1/25/2023 09:02:27 am

likely from a rainforest

fur is brightly colored to attract mates, has long arms and curved wrists to swing from trees

Lilly Broady

1/25/2023 09:03:08 am

-It has small ears which can help it from getting things in it or a smaller area of skin that is exposed
-It has a lighter color to it and not a brownish color that would typically live in an area full of trees for camouflage
-It has thicker fur for a colder climate
-It has a small body but long arms which still helps it swing and climb.

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