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Cambridge IGCSE Biology

18.2Adaptive features

Adaptive features in Cambridge IGCSE Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 18.2.1Describe an adaptive feature and interpret images or information about a species to describe its adaptive features.
  2. 18.2.2Supplement: explain how hydrophytes and xerophytes are adapted to their environments.

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Adaptive features: sample question

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In the hot dry season at Hwange, how do an elephant's very large, thin ears help it to survive?

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