strangers in paradise
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Strangers in ParadiseOrganism Adaptations
Monk Seal• Stream-lined
body
• Flippers for propulsion
‘Akiapola’au Bird• “Swiss Army-
Knife” beak – woodpecker pick, tweezers, and probe
Carnivorous Caterpillar
• Looks like stick
• Claw like legs
Banana poka• Climbing
growth
• Fast growth
Wild Pig• Strong• Sharp hooves• Good sense of
smell• Low-to-ground
body
Frigate Bird• Large
• Powerful wings and bill
Green Sea Turtle• Lay eggs on land• Flippers for
digging & swimming
• Coordinated hatching of eggs at night
Rat• Nocturnal feeder
• Claws for climbing
• Omnivore
• Numerous offspring
Reflection page 64
Choose one animal and describe one behavioral
and one structural adaptation and how these help that animal to survive