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adaptation

A physical feature or behavior that has developed over time and generations to help an organism survive in its environment.

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Virtual Field Trip
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Mangrove Forest Adventure
Join Lexi on a video field trip into a mangrove forest to discover how these coastal environments protect shorelines and more.
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Hands-On
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Challenges and Adaptations
Focus in on one animal in the Intertidal Zone and the specific challenges that it faces and the adaptations the species has developed to overcome them.
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