Adaptations in Living Organisms Test - 1

Tail feathers of birds help in steering during flight. They help them steer and maneuver while flying, as well as provide stability as they take-off and land. By twisting its tail, the bird can change its direction mid-flight.

(i) – (3), (ii) – (1), (iii) – (4), (iv) – (2)

Birds of prey like hawks and owls have shredder type of sharp, curved bills for tearing meat.

Seed eaters like sparrows and cardinals have short, thick conical bills for cracking seed.

Some ducks have long, flat bills that strain small plants and animals from the water.

Woodpeckers have bills that are long and chisel-like for boring into wood to eat insects.

Crows have a multi-purpose bill that allows them to eat fruit, seeds, insects, fish, and other animals.

Quill feathers present on the wing and tail of birds is helpful during flight.

Arboreal animals are more common in tropical forests. To ascend and descend the trees without falling, arboreal animals show a variety of adaptations. Some of the adaptations displayed by the arboreal animals are small bodies, clawed or sticky feet, and prehensile tails.