Structural adaptation
What Structural adaptation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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A body part, such as thick fur or spines, that helps an organism survive in the conditions where it normally lives.
A feature of the body such as thick fur, a streamlined shape or a waxy cuticle.
Topics that use Structural adaptation
- Adaptations (AQA GCSE)
- Communities (AQA GCSE)
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