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This is a poisonous substance that is produced by living cells or organisms and is capable of causing disease when introduced into living tissues.
This is an inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival.
This is a survival adaptation by which an animal blends in and is hidden in its surroundings.
This is an organism exhibiting characteristics similar to one known to be dangerous.
This is an adaptation which helps plants retain water in dry ecosystems.
These are adaptations which protect the organism from predators. Examples are cactus and porcupine.
These are adaptations to aid animals in catching prey or to aid them in defense.

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1. **Toxin** - A poisonous substance produced by living cells or organisms that can cause disease when introduced into living tissues.

2. **Adaptation** - An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival.

3. **Camouflage** - A survival adaptation by which an animal blends in and is hidden in its surroundings.

4. **Mimicry** - An organism exhibiting characteristics similar to one known to be dangerous, often as a means of protection.

5. **Water Conservation Adaptation** - An adaptation that helps plants retain water in dry ecosystems; examples include thick cuticles or deep root systems.

6. **Defensive Adaptations** - These are adaptations which protect the organism from predators. Examples include spines (like those of a cactus) and quills (like those of a porcupine).

7. **Hunting and Defensive Adaptations** - These are adaptations that aid animals in catching prey or in defense, such as sharp teeth, claws, or venom.

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