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In this video, we look at the adaptations of living organisms. First we explore what is meant by anatomical, behavioural and physiological adaptations, giving examples of each. We then explore what is meant by convergent evolution and look at how this is seen in placental moles and marsupial moles.
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Butterfly fish
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Polyphemus Moth
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Automeris io
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Mycalesis patnia
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Sand lizard
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Dolphin
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Marram Grass
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Bonobo using stick
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Spider web
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Myoxocephalus scorpius PAQ
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Myoxocephalus scorpius 01
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Southern marsupial mole
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Placental mole
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Pregnant woman
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Joey in pouch
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Kangaroo and joey
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Large Ground Finch
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Medium Ground Finch
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Small Tree Finch
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Green Warbler Finch
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Charles Darwin
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