Question
What are the differences between primary and secondary adaptations?
Answer
| Primary Adaptations | Secondary Adaptations |
|---|---|
| These adaptations occur in the initial stage when an organism enters a new environment. | These adaptations occur after the initial phase of adaptation to a new environment. |
| They are a result of natural selection and genetic variation. | They are a result of the interaction of organisms with the environment. |
| Examples include gills in fish and hydrostatic skeletons in worms. | Examples include camouflage and mimicry in animals and the development of thorns and spines in plants. |
