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What does it mean when animals are more closely related?

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It means they share more similar traits and characteristics.

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What are traits?

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Traits are observable characteristics of an organism, such as color, size, and shape.

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What is variation?

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Variation means differences among individuals in a group.

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Can you give an example of an observable trait?

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An example of an observable trait is a panda's black and white fur.

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What does it mean to inherit traits?

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To inherit traits means to receive characteristics from parents.

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Why are traits important in understanding relationships between organisms?

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Traits help scientists determine how closely related different organisms are.

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What is an example of a physical trait?

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An example of a physical trait is the length of a dog's tail.

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What does it mean if two organisms have many similar traits?

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It means they are likely more closely related to each other.

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What is the difference between observable and non-observable traits?

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Observable traits can be seen, like fur color, while non-observable traits, like genetic makeup, cannot be seen.

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How can scientists study traits in animals?

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Scientists can study traits by observing animals and recording their characteristics.

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