Animal Traits

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What is a behavioral trait?

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A behavioral trait is a characteristic that describes how an animal acts or behaves, often in response to its environment.

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What is a physical trait?

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A physical trait is a characteristic that describes the physical appearance or structure of an animal, such as color, size, or shape.

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Give an example of a behavioral trait in animals.

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Toads hiding during the day and coming out at night to feed.

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Give an example of a physical trait in animals.

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Hawks having sharp claws to help them catch their prey.

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What is an inherited trait?

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

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Which of the following is an inherited trait: Sally's basketball skills, Johnny's brown hair, or Billy's blue house?

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Johnny's brown hair.

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Why do ducks have webbed feet?

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Ducks have webbed feet as a physical trait to help them swim in water.

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What is the purpose of birds migrating in the winter?

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Birds migrate in the winter to find food, which is an example of a behavioral trait.

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What is the difference between inherited traits and learned behaviors?

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Inherited traits are passed down genetically, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Can you name a physical trait that helps animals survive?

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Camouflage in animals helps them blend into their environment to avoid predators.