https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th Add your species to the appropriate column below. Write your name and the name of your species in the title. Explain how this species has an adaptation that makes it more "fit" for its environment. If time allows, add a picture or video of your organism. Fitness - the ability of an organism to survive and reproduce en-us 2018-02-01 00:34:46 UTC 2025-10-06 20:57:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png calliewboykin https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/226858504 2018-02-01 00:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/226858504 calliewboykin https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/226858505 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 00:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/226858505 calliewboykin https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227247556 Okapi have 17 inch long tongues. This helps them to survive & reproduce because they can reach taller leaves on trees. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227247556 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227247721 Chameleon- Caden G

Chameleons change color depending on their surroundings. This is a structual adaptation and it helps the Chameleon hide from predators. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:42:33 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227247721 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248022 2018-02-01 19:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248022 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248266 Having blubber let’s whales maintain their body heat and survive in extreamly cold environments which would otherwise be inhabitable to them.]]> 2018-02-01 19:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248266 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248632 Fish hook like protrusions grow from their backs that are sharp enough to rip through skin. The ants hook into the wound they create, latching it on to whatever it attacks (STRUCTURAL ADAPTATION)

]]> 2018-02-01 19:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227248632 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249047 Chameleons have the ability to change color to blend in with their surroundings. Not only does this help them with hiding from predators but also helps with finding prey. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249047 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249048 Komodo Dragon- Jake Rose

A Komodo Dragon’s mouth is so filthy that they will bite their prey and follow them around until they die. This helps them survive because when they bite their prey they know they aren’t going to die. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:45:04 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249048 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249459 The dog’s fur helps the organism because it’s able to be warm in cold weather and will survive and reproduce in it’s environment.]]> 2018-02-01 19:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249459 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249696 Kangaroo rats can survive without drink any water and they have a incredible hearing. When they hear a predator came, it can jump to 9 feet avoid predators.]]> 2018-02-01 19:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227249696 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250020 dolphins live in groups with their family which helps them stay safe because there are so many of them]]> 2018-02-01 19:46:52 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250020 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250111 Basilisk Lizards are as big as a small dog. They can run along the surface of water for 20m before sinking. This helps them get away from predators easily.]]> 2018-02-01 19:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250111 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250260 Polar bears have small ears to reduce heat ]]> 2018-02-01 19:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250260 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250789  A shark has fins and a streamlined body that help it swim through water. It has gills, which take in oxygen directly out of the water. ]]> 2018-02-01 19:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227250789 https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227251029 they have a short about which helps them protect themselves by ramming into predators ]]> 2018-02-01 19:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/calliewboykin/adaptations5th/wish/227251029