Aquatic adaptations | Volant adaptations |
Aquatic adaptations allow aquatic animals to survive in water. | Volant adaptations allow animals to lead an aerial life. |
Fish, whales and dolphins have aquatic adaptations. | Birds and bats have volant adaptations. |
The body of a fish is compressed laterally to reduce friction and allow it swift passage in the water while swimming. Its fins help it swim. | Volant animals have forelimbs that are modified into wings for flying in the air. Bones have air cavities to make the body light. |