Animal Camouflage
Now you see me – Now you don’t!
Why do we need to know this?
This is the standard you need to understand
08-LS4-4. Construct an explanation based on
evidence that describes how genetic variations
of traits in a population increase some
individuals' probability of surviving and
reproducing in a specific environment.
Camouflage
Camouflage is a type of adaptation that helps an
organism survive in its environment.
LS4.C: Adaptation: Adaptation by natural selection acting over generations is one
important process by which species change over time in response to changes in
environmental conditions. Traits that support successful survival and reproduction
in the new environment become more common; those that do not become less
common. Thus, the distribution of traits in a population changes. (MS-LS4-6)
Camouflage is a color or pattern that allows the
organism to blend into its environment
Cryptic Coloration: An animal's
exterior has colors or patterns to
match where they live.
http://www.tburg.k12.ny.us/mcdonald/camouflage.jpg
Disguise: An animal or insect is the
shape and color of something in it's
habitat.
www.tburg.k12.ny.us/ mcdonald/camo.htm
Counter-shaded: An animal has the upper
part of its body (its back) is dark and the
under part (its belly) is lighter in color.
www.sharkspredatorprey.com/ f_cntnt_ml_adapt.html
Mimicry: Pretending to be what you are
not. Usually involves looking or acting
like another animal that is either
poisonous or bad tasting to avoid
getting attacked or eaten.
One is a Monarch and very yucky to eat. The other is a Viceroy and very yummy.
http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/naturalresources/images/mimicry-for-web.jpg
Mimicry: Animals can have large spots
on their wings and backs that look like
the eyes of a much larger animal
http://www.ci.san-luis-obispo.ca.us/naturalresources/images/mimicry-for-web.jpg
Mimicry
http://www.livewild.org/CostaRica/Pics/a6024.jpg
http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/img_png/OwlAlpha-0.5.png
Mimicry
http://www.islandream.com/kungkungan/mimic3.jpg
Cryptic frog
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animal-camouflage-2.jpg
Narrow-headed frog
http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/animal-camouflage-1.jpg
Wild Dog
http://curry.edschool.virginia.edu/go/edis771/98webquests/student/straceymace/wild%20dog.gif
Bug
http://www.saczoo.com/3_kids/20_camouflage/images/bug1.jpg
Leafy Sea Dragon
http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/nof/fish/images/leafy_sea_dragon_large.jpg
Gila Monster
http://www.discoverseaz.com/Graphics/Wildlife/Reptiles/Gila_Camo.jpg
Ptarmigan
http://www.halbrindley.com/tundra/images/ptarmigan.jpg
Tree Frog
http://london.iwm.org.uk/upload/package/78/i/exhmap_3.jpg
Sloth
http://www.socialfiction.org/img/450px-Bradypus.jpg
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http://www.socialfiction.org/img/450px-Bradypus.jpg
Now for your Homework
Go to the following link
https://sites.google.com/a/boone.kyschools.us/camo
uflage/
Follow the directions
Form is due by FRIDAY March 28th!!!!