Behavioral and structural adaptations

Grade 3 Science Worksheet

Write structural or behavioral for each animal adaptation.

Mantises hold very still Poison arrow frogs have Sea turtles come onto
until prey comes near, bright colors to warn the beach and dig holes
then grab it quickly with predators that they are in the sand to lay their
their front legs. poisonous. eggs.

Ducks' feathers are Male peacocks have Meerkats get up on

waterproof to keep them brightly colored feathers their hind legs to look
dry and warm when to attract mates. for danger.
they swim.

Bald eagles steal fish Orcas hunt together Humpback whales

from each other. in packs. migrate to find food.

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Answers

Mantises hold very still Poison arrow frogs have Sea turtles come onto
until prey comes near, bright colors to warn the beach and dig holes
then grab it quickly with predators that they are in the sand to lay their
their front legs. poisonous. eggs.

behavioral structural behavioral

Ducks' feathers are Male peacocks have Meerkats get up on

waterproof to keep them brightly colored feathers their hind legs to look
dry and warm when to attract mates. for danger.
they swim.

structural structural behavioral

Bald eagles steal fish Orcas hunt together Humpback whales

from each other. in packs. migrate to find food.

behavioral behavioral behavioral

Reading and Math for K-5 © www.k5learning.com