AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Parrots, also with four toes, have two toes facing forward and two facing backwards (the zygodactyl or yoke-toed foot). The zygodactyl foot is adapted for climbing and grasping. The zygodactyl foot of the parrot has an even better ability to grip and hold because of the two pairs of apposable toes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Behavioral adaptation: something an animal does usually in response to some type of external stimulus in order to survive. Hibernating during winter is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Blanding’s Turtles and other species of turtles have a structural adaptation that is very easy to see-their shells. The shell helps protect the soft organs In the turtle’s body from predators. It also gives the turtle a place to hide its head and legs if danger is near.

Detailed explanation-4: -Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because it makes them lighter. It’s because they need so much oxygen to fly that their lungs actually extend into their bones.