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ABC Adaptations Project
ABC Adaptations Project
By: Danielle Konlian

A is for Adaptions
Adaptions happen when organisms change their habits in order to survive and reproduce.

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B is for Behaviors
Behaviors, body parts and body coverings change when an animal adapts. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/4b/Orientalischer_Süßlippfisch.jpg C is for Climate Change
Climate change is one of the causes of frogs dying off.

http://www.gannett-cdn.com/-mm-/ac1394dbdcca6a36cbf486633b129cd813095ac3/r=x404&c=534x401/local/-/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/05/22/1369254552000-Yellow-legged-frog-Point-Reyes-1305221659_4_3.jpg

D is for DNA
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) determines who we are! If there is a mistake in coping the DNA, then it creates a mutation.

mashable.com
E is for Eco-friendly
An Eco- friendly tip is to not overuse your resources; like water and electricity.

www.collesangiorgio.it.com

F is for Frogs
Frogs are in trouble because of habitat destruction and over harvesting. https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT5fbRRUxO4DZNtHg6Hnd8dF3HmAOyuEdh38Nboe7VaWmUAdUPa G is for Genes
Genes and DNA determine an organism’s traits. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNA

H is for Humans
Humans use frogs for medicine and research purposes.

http://otteronarock.com/march-totem-frog-weeping/

I is for Ice survival
Ice survival is critical to keeping some animals alive in the winter.

http://www.mookychick.co.uk/how-to/how-to-guides/how-to-survive-an-ice-age.php

J is for Jaguars
Jaguars have adapted to their environment by developing spots to confuse their predators.

http://naturepunk.deviantart.com/art/Jaguar-Vs-Leopard-194389252
K is for Keeping our Earth clean
Keeping our Earth clean is very important for other species’ survival.

http://getfreshcoinlaundry.com/about-us/cleann-green/

L is for Lowering the use of water
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