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A(n) ________________ is a structure or behaviors in organisms that help them survive in their environment.

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Adaptations

Step-by-step explanation:

Adaptation is simply defined as a specific characteristics of an animal or plant which can be a body part, body covering, or behavior that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

The common types of Adaptations includes Physical adaptation which entails a change to a part of the body and Behavioral adaptation which is simply what an animal does in response to an external stimulus.

Examples of Adaptation includes Hibernation, Camouflage, Mimicry, Whiskers, Beaks and others. In plants, seed colour, hard endocarp, secretions e. t. c helps them survive in their environment.