https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st INSTRUCTIONS: No two students can use the same species/adaptation! First to post gets to use the species. 1. Add your species to the appropriate column below. 2. Write your name and the name of your species in the title. 3. IN YOUR OWN WORDS, explain how this species has an adaptation that makes it more "fit" for its environment. Then, add a picture, gif*, or video of your organism. *Bonus points for gifs because they make me happy **Remember Fitness = the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce ***Bonus points for teaching Mrs. Boykin about a new adaptation (new to her, at least) en-us 2018-02-01 00:33:14 UTC 2025-10-01 07:51:21 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png calliewboykin https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/226858302 Horned "frogs" can shoot blood out there eyes to confuse predators. The blood also contains a chemical that is noxious to dogs, wolves, and coyotes. ]]> 2018-02-01 00:33:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/226858302 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387462119 The rhinoceros's horns mainly act as shovels when digging for roots and other plant food sources in the soil. Other uses include defense, intimidation, and attracting mates. The reason most rhinos have two horns (such as the black, white, and sumatran rhino) is that one horn acts as an alternative in case the first horn is broken or injured.  ]]> 2021-04-06 14:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387462119 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387476660 The Alaskan Wood frogs freeze their body solid, their heart stops and their bodily functions stop too. This helps the frog to survive the freezing winters and when winter comes around they thaw out and "come back to life".
 ]]> 2021-04-06 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387476660 marymigyanka24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387489915 Sea Cucumbers do not have many ways of protection. However, their organs are toxic to other animals and are foul tasting. They utilize this and "throw" them onto predators when attacked. This helps repel their predators on the ocean floor.]]> 2021-04-06 14:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1387489915 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388224345 Living in murky swamps, marshes, and freshwater, alligators are able to blend into the superficial water color using their camouflaged hide, making their prey susceptible to an unexpected attack. The alligators also have webbed feet and a strong tail to swim fast and to glide through the water to grasp their prey. They also have a tough jaw and sharp teeth to catch their food. Lastly, alligators have somewhat pellucid membranes that cover their eyes when going underwater, assisting them to see prey or predators underwater.]]> 2021-04-06 17:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388224345 clintonwilliamson24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388486945 The Kangaroo Rat is a species of rat that lives in the desert. Their big adaptation is that they are able to survive the desert with out ever drinking a sip of water. They gain all the moisture they need inside of seeds that they eat. They are also have incredible hearing and are able to jump up to 9 feet to avoid predators. ]]> 2021-04-06 18:07:31 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388486945 charlotteblank24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388684543 These dolphins have adapted to benefit from the large human fishing community of their environment. They work with the fishermen to help them chase and catch fish knowing that they will be rewarded with fish to eat as well. This behavior of assisting the fishermen helps the dolphins maintain a steady food source and mutually beneficial relationship with humans (who are at the top of the food chain). ]]> 2021-04-06 18:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1388684543 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389131867 The banana bat has adapted to its environment by having an extremely elongated snout and tongue (longest rostrum of any bat species). These physical traits allow them to feed on the pollen of particularly long tubed flowers in their environment such as the banana tree flower which is the only reliable food source in their dry forests (origin of their name). Additionally, the bat has a "spiny" appearance due to its hair placement. However, this aids them in their harvest of pollen, causing it to stick to its snout and neck.]]> 2021-04-06 21:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389131867 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389227837 This species known as the "Dumbo Octopus" are the longest living type of octopuses. They are very small and have light skin that allows them to camouflage with sand at the bottom of the ocean, where they stay. They are one of the only octopus species that don't have an ink sac because they are not seen as prey by many predators. ]]> 2021-04-06 22:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389227837 gabrielalibrea24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389958036 The fennec fox native to North Africa lives in deserts with harsh climates. Their most notable characteristic is their abnormally large ears that provides useful assistance in survival. Along with guiding the creature in hearing movement from potential prey the blood vessels in the ears allow for them to expend the demanding heat. This helpful adaptation benefits the fox in obtaining food sources and enduring the fierce temperatures.]]> 2021-04-07 04:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1389958036 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393554792 The king snake are immune to venom. This is due to a chemical in their blood that allows them to be immune to viper venom. because of this they can eat other venomous and non venomous snakes. ]]> 2021-04-07 22:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393554792 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393614143 the pistol shrimp at an astonishing 4cm has the power to create a lethal and insanely hot shock wave of about 8,000 F with the quick snap of its large claw that a bubble is created consisting of a vacuum. this shockwave can knock a predator out cold or even dead and has a resulting sound of 210 decibles, far more than a gunshot. the shrimp is able to protect itself with no trouble and just a simple and quick snap.]]> 2021-04-07 23:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393614143 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393822734 The platypus is a small amphibious Australian mammal who are known for its odd combination of of physical features and special adaptations. They have dense waterproof fur that keeps them insulated. The webbing on the front feet help them propel through the water easily. The male platypus has a spur on the inner side of each ankle that is connected to a venom gland. The venom is so strong, that it can kill small animals and strongly damage the human.


]]> 2021-04-08 00:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393822734 faithgrogan24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393897698 The Okapi are an an animal that looks like a giraffe and zebra. They have a structural adaptation in the way of they use their to tongue to clean their eyes and mouth. This makes them fit for the environment for adapting to the weather that fogs their eyes up. This is also structural because they know that they have a long tong for this reason and they known how to use their body structure.

]]> 2021-04-08 01:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393897698 faithgrogan24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393939706 The scorpionfish is a sit-and-wait predator, using its camouflage to blend in with its surroundings so unsuspecting prey swim rig
ht in front of it. This is being fit for the environment by having a large survival rate. They are being fit for the environment by using their camflalouge to distract their predators which in the long run saves themselves.

]]> 2021-04-08 01:34:44 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393939706 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393947729 The African Spiny mouse is a small mouse that can regenerate any wounds through contracting its skin to close the wound. It also can regenerate any superficial wounds faster than any other species. This helps them escape predators when bitten.]]> 2021-04-08 01:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393947729 faithgrogan24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393973803 Lemurs are known for gene-regulated adaptations in which are in this case, hibernation. For the winter this animal goes to fall asleep until over. The only difference with this animal is that it stays awake the whole time! This adaptation makes this animal fit for the enviroment becuase of it being hibernation it will last longer. Instead of dying off in the winter time and decreasing the population pf this offsrping they adapted hibernation. ]]> 2021-04-08 01:48:08 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1393973803 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394029532 Hairy Frogs snap their own toe bones and shove the broken pieces through their feet to create claws whenever they feel threatened or in danger. Producing these sharp claws allows the hairy frog to have a defense mechanism against a predator which grants them a higher chance of survival and ability to reproduce making them more "fit" for their environment.]]> 2021-04-08 02:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394029532 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394035130 Meerkats coloring, specifically, the dark fur around their eyes allows them to scan long distances through the savanna sun. Additionally, it helps them to see predators or other dangers coming from every angle. Many times they are they even noticed before the predators themselves. ]]> 2021-04-08 02:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394035130 lakshmiaravindan24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394048274 Antarctic fish are able to adapt to the harsh cold environment of Antarctica because they have proteins that act as "antifreeze."  The antifreeze proteins circulate through bodily fluids and bind to ice crystals to prevent it from growing larger. Although the Antarctic Fish has ice crystals in their bodily fluid they are still able to survive. Therefore the blood of the fish doesn't freeze and flows normally. If other species of fish were to come into Antarctic waters they would die, unlike the Antarctic fish whose adaptation allows them to thrive and survive within the cold harsh environment. Also, the antifreeze proteins within the fish are about 300 times more effective at preventing freezing than chemical antifreezes when they are at the same concentration.  ]]> 2021-04-08 02:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394048274 evelynhernandez24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394101909 Panther Chameleons are considered to be the species that change colors the most out of all chameleons, and this helps them adapt to their environment in many ways. When threatened, the chameleon can slightly alter the minuscule cells in their skin that reflect light allowing them to camouflage into their surroundings or even to threaten their adversary. Not only does their color-changing adaptation help them in dangerous situations, changing their colors can also help them to attract a mate, making them more fit than other chameleons who cannot do this as easily.]]> 2021-04-08 02:42:12 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394101909 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394157960 Sand grouses have an adaptation that allows them to carry water in their feathers. The bird lives in deserts in Asia and North Africa, where water is scarce, making the bird's adaptation almost necessary for its survival. Male birds use the feathers as a sponge to carry water back to their nest where they share the water with its mate and offspring. ]]> 2021-04-08 03:07:35 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394157960 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394264198 As most people know tigers have fierce stripes along their body. Thought they are very beautiful, these stripes are not just for looks. A tiger's stripes help them to camouflage in the shadows of tall plants. The agility to camouflage makes tigers unseen by there prey helping them to hunter and obtain food easier.]]> 2021-04-08 04:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394264198 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394340573 The Flatfish is a flattened fish that swims on its side with both eyes on the upper side. Flatfish can camouflage themselves by imitating the color of the sea floor, giving them the title of being one of the best camouflaged animals. Flatfish can become sand-colored on sandy bottoms and patchy stone-colored on pebbly bottoms, making them nearly impossible to see. ]]> 2021-04-08 04:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1394340573 katherinetseng24 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1395626845 Plough snails are snails who hang around the surf in sandy beaches. Plough snails have special metapodium flaps that help them to dig, eat, and most impressively, "surfing". When wanting to move locations, the Plough snail spreads its metapodium flaps and flip on its back. By doing so, the flaps are able to catch the surf and the snail glides its way to its next location like a paraglider. This adaptation allows the snails to move quickly in the surf. It also allows the snails to hunt food and run from predators effectively. Since the metapodium flaps make escaping predators and hunting food easier, the snails are more likely to survive and are able to mate more easily. ]]> 2021-04-08 12:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations1st/wish/1395626845