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Introduction
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Figure 1: An arctic fox is a complex animal, well adapted to its environment. It changes coat color with
the seasons, and has longer fur in winter to trap heat. (credit: modication of work by Keith Morehouse,
USFWS)
The arctic fox is an example of a complex animal that has adapted to its environment and illustrates the
relationships between an animal's form and function.
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The structures of animals consist of primary tissues
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that make up more complex organs and organ systems. Homeostasis allows an animal to maintain a balance
between its internal and external environments.
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