This is a picture of a male (top) peacock and female (bottom) peahen. The peacock and peahen can be used as examples of adaptations of an animal. Adaptations are behavioral and physical characteristics that have developed over time to help an organism survive in its environment. The long, brightly colored tail on the peacock is an advantageous adaption in attracting a mate. The "eyes" on the feathers of the tail also serve as a defensive adaptation in confusing threats into thinking there is more than one peacock. The female peahen has a less dramatic color scheme for the purpose of camouflage while hatching and raising offspring.
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