special adaptation
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Refers to a specific feature or change that helps a species survive in its environment.
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- The camel's hump, which stores fat, is a special adaptation for survival in the desert.
- A polar bear's thick fur and layer of blubber are a special adaptation to the freezing Arctic climate.
- The cactus has a special adaptation with its waxy skin to minimize water loss in arid environments.
- Bioluminescence in deep-sea creatures is a special adaptation for attracting prey in complete darkness.
- The chameleon's ability to change color is a remarkable special adaptation for camouflage.
- Each species in the rainforest has developed a special adaptation to occupy its own unique niche.
- The long neck of a giraffe is a special adaptation that allows it to feed on leaves high above the ground.
- Scientists are studying the fish's special adaptation that allows it to withstand immense pressure in the ocean depths.
- This insect's mimicry of a leaf is a clever special adaptation to avoid predators.
- Over millennia, the plant evolved a special adaptation to thrive in nutrient-poor soil.