Homework 11 - IAT - Due 12/2

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What is a species?

Back

A group of organisms that are closely related to each other.

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True or False: Organisms in a species have many similar traits, but for each trait there can be variation.

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True

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Which of the following is NOT considered a trait? a bear's habitat, a cat's fur markings, a wolf's fur color, a bird's beak size.

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A bear's habitat.

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True or False: All organisms are related, but some are more closely related than others.

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True

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What makes species closely related to each other?

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They all have many similar traits in common.

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What is a trait?

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A characteristic or feature of an organism, such as fur color or beak size.

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Can two species have the same traits?

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Yes, different species can share similar traits.

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What is variation in traits?

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Differences in characteristics among individuals of the same species.

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Give an example of a trait.

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A bird's beak size.

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What does it mean if two organisms are closely related?

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They share many similar traits and have a recent common ancestor.