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    Adaptations

    Are changes in physical forms or behaviors


    brought about by natural selection that enable
    an organism to better survive in its natural
    habitat.
    Many adaptations have to do with getting
    food and oxygen, moving or staying in one
    place, protection, or living in certain places.

    Aquatic Organisms and their adaptations


    What adaptations to living
    in water can be seen on
    these stream animals?

    Crayfish

    Mayfly

    Burrowing Mayfly

    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.
    5.
    6.

    Hard outer shell provides protection


    Hooks on feet anchors in moving water
    Streamlined shape
    Gills on the two insects
    Claws on the crayfish for gathering food
    and fighting, display
    Paddle-shaped tail on the crayfish for
    swimming

    1
    2
    4

    Crayfish

    Mayfly

    Burrowing Mayfly

    What adaptations on these insects are used for


    getting oxygen?
    Water Penny Larva
    Caddisfly Larva

    Gills feathery structures on the body

    What adaptations on these insects are used for


    locomotion?
    Water Strider

    Paddle shaped feet for


    rowing through the water
    Very thin legs to
    walk on top of the
    water

    Water Boatman

    What adaptations on these animals are used


    for staying in one place?
    Blackfly larva
    Mussel

    Muscular
    foot

    Suction cup

    What adaptations on these animals are used


    for gathering food?
    Siphons water in and
    out to filter the food
    Brushes in front of
    mouth for filtering
    water

    Head of a
    Dragonfly nymph

    What do you think is the


    purpose of the lower lip?

    The lower lip


    extends out in front
    of the head and
    captures prey to
    bring back to the
    mouth to eat. It can
    eat tadpoles and
    minnows larger
    than it is.

    How are these fish adapted for locomotion


    through the water?

    1.
    2.
    3.
    4.

    Streamlined shape
    Slimy body
    Fins for stabilizing
    Strong tail fin for
    movement

    Which of these turtles is the most aquatic?


    How can you tell?
    Softshell Turtle

    Box Turtle

    Softshell Turtle
    streamlined shape,
    webbed feet
    Red-eared Slider

    What are each of these feet adapted for?


    Duck

    Heron

    Walking on soft mud


    (like a snow-shoe)

    Paddling in water
    (boat oar)

    Catching and holding


    slippery fish
    (cooking tongs)

    Osprey

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