Vocabulary: National Science Educational Standards » Term: Life Science 5-8 » Records: Diversity and adaptations of organisms » ID: 925

	Animal camouflage
Observations	This image set depicts an adaptation some animals exhibit called camouflaging.
Explanations	Some animals are capable of concealing themselves against their surroundings. The patterns, colors, or behaviors they show that help them accomplish this are called camouflage.
California Standards	Know organisms depend on their environments Specialized structures
National Standards	Survival needs Adaptation and behavior Evolution and adaptation
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Animal studies
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Authors	Olivia Worland oworland@purdue.edu Biological Sciences, Purdue University
Publisher	Biological Sciences, Purdue University oworland@purdue.edu Jul 15 2008
Other Copyright Comments	Each image in this set has its own level of creative commons/GNU license.

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.