All animals and plants have adaptations to them survive, but some of these adaptations can be quite bizarre. find out and explain the adaptations of the following: vampire squid (vampyroteuthis infernalis)
mimic octopus (thaumoctopus mimicus)
toad fish (tetractenos hamiltoni)
treehopper (cyphonia clavata)

typically, most spiders possess eight eyes. however, others have as many as 12, and some don't have any. these eyes are for detecting light from dark, deciphering shapes and for gathering their prey.

homeostasis is the tendency towards a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. and this is how it applies to the integumentary system. back to top. skin functions in homeostasis include protection, regulation of body temperature, sensory reception, water balance, synthesis of vitamins and hormones, and absorption of materials. when body temperature falls, the sweat glands constrict and sweat production decreases.