NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -This is an important adaptation as it protects the organisms from the extreme cold. Animals such as polar bears have fur even covering the soles of their feet. This prevents them from slipping on the ice. Sometimes, the white colour of the fur helps to camouflage the animal against the background of the snow.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three types of adaptations: structural, physiological, and behavioral. Structural adaptations are how the animal’s body functions or looks on the outside. Body parts (like feet and ears) and body coverings (like fur and scales) are structural adaptations.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are four basic types of camouflage: concealing coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise and mimicry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cats and dogs grow thicker winter coats. Many birds migrate south to survive the winter. Many large animals hibernate or build dens to stay warm. Some species completely alter their coloring to remain disguised in snowy weather to keep themselves from getting eaten in the cold Winter months.