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What kind of organism changes its environment?
Evolutionary adaptation, or simply adaptation, is the adjustment of organisms to their environment in order to improve their chances at survival in that environment.
How can heat affect organisms?
During extremely high temperatures, an animal will struggle to lose excess body heat through evaporation. Tell-tale signs of heat stress will appear: panting, increased respiration rate, increased drinking, loss of appetite and lethargy.
What living things respond to their environment?
All living things are able to respond to stimuli in the external environment. For example, living things respond to changes in light, heat, sound, and chemical and mechanical contact. To detect stimuli, organisms have means for receiving information, such as eyes, ears, and taste buds.
Do all organisms respond to the environment in exactly the same way?
Each type of organism has a distinctive life cycle. All organisms respond to the environment in exactly the same ways. homeostasis. An organism’s ability to maintain a stable internal environment.
How do animals adapt to heat?
thick fur on the top of the body for shade, and thin fur elsewhere to allow easy heat loss. a large surface area to volume ratio – to maximise heat loss. the ability to go for a long time without water – they lose very little water through urination and perspiration.
What animals live in hot climates?
Despite harsh conditions, some animals thrive in hot, dry desert climates. These animals include fennec foxes, dung beetles, Bactrian camels, Mexican coyotes, sidewinder snakes and thorny devil lizards.
Which organisms can sense and respond to their environment How do humans sense their environment?
All organisms, from primitive prokaryotes to most advanced and complex eukaryotes, are able to sense and respond to environmental factors. The stimuli are perceived by sense organs in higher animals through sensory receptors e.g., eyes, ears, nose. Plants do not possess such sense organs.