When an opossum plays deadwhat kind of adaptation is it displaying?

Here's why:

* Adaptation: An adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

* Behavioral: This means the adaptation is something the organism *does* rather than a physical characteristic.

* Playing Dead: This behavior is a defensive tactic that helps the opossum avoid predators. By appearing dead, the opossum is less likely to be attacked, as many predators are less interested in carrion.

So, while the opossum's physical traits (like its claws or teeth) might be considered structural adaptations, playing dead is a learned behavior passed down through generations, making it a behavioral adaptation.