The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of .....

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The white feathers of a snowy owl allow it to blend in with its environment during the winter months (snow). This is an example of ____

A	Species
B	Environmental Change
C	Adaptation
D	Variation

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The colors of an owl’s feathers help it blend in with the natural environment and, of course, keep it warm. Snowy Owls have white feathers that help them hide in their snowy habitat. Flammulated Owls’ have dark feathers that help camouflage it when tucked up against a tree.

Detailed explanation-2: -An adaptation can also be behavioral, affecting the way an organism responds to its environment. An example of a structural adaptation is the way some plants have adapted to life in dry, hot deserts. Plants called succulents have adapted to this climate by storing water in their short, thick stems and leaves.

Detailed explanation-3: -Camouflage: Camouflage is an adaptation that helps animals hide. Animals with camouflage look just like their environment. Camouflage allows an animal to hide from predators or to sneak up on prey.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is: Bacterial populations in hospitals acquire resistance to antibiotics used to treat illness.

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