Animal Traits

Front

What is a trait?

Back

A trait is a characteristic or feature that is inherited from parents to offspring.

Front

What is an inherited trait?

Back

An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes.

Front

What is a behavioral trait?

Back

A behavioral trait is a characteristic that involves the way an organism acts or behaves, often in response to environmental stimuli.

Front

Give an example of a behavioral trait in animals.

Back

An example of a behavioral trait is an opossum playing dead to confuse its predators.

Front

What is the significance of nocturnal behavior in toads?

Back

Toads hide during the day and come out at night to feed when it is cooler, which is an example of a behavioral trait that helps them survive.

Front

What is a physical trait?

Back

A physical trait is a characteristic of an organism that is related to its physical appearance or structure.

Front

How do webbed feet benefit ducks?

Back

Webbed feet help ducks swim more efficiently in water, making it easier for them to catch food and escape predators.

Front

What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

Back

Inherited traits are passed down genetically from parents, while acquired traits are developed through interaction with the environment.

Front

Can you name a trait that is not inherited?

Back

An example of a non-inherited trait is a scar that an animal develops after an injury.

Front

What role do genes play in determining traits?

Back

Genes carry the information that determines the traits of an organism, influencing characteristics such as color, size, and behavior.