Inherited Traits and Adaptations

Front

What do animals need to hide from so they are not eaten?

Back

Predators.

Front

What is a pattern, color, or shape that helps a living thing blend into the environment?

Back

Camouflage.

Front

How can an animal hide in plain sight?

Back

They blend right in with their surroundings.

Front

What do we call the young of an animal?

Back

Offspring.

Front

What are characteristics of an individual that can be inherited from parents?

Back

Traits.

Front

What is the term for the ability of an animal to survive in its environment?

Back

Adaptation.

Front

What is the process by which traits are passed from parents to offspring?

Back

Inheritance.

Front

What is an example of camouflage in animals?

Back

A chameleon changing color to match its surroundings.

Front

Why do some animals have stripes or spots?

Back

To help them blend in with their environment.

Front

What is the term for animals that hunt other animals?

Back

Predators.