Wit & Wisdom Module 1 Vocabulary - Grade 3

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bioluminescent

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giving off light naturally by certain kinds of insects, fish, or bacteria

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species

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a group of living things that are the same in many important ways

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tinker

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experiment with making, changing, or fixing something

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captivity

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state of being caught

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biodiversity

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range of life forms in a stated location

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ecosystem

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a community of living things and their environment

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habitat

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the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism

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adaptation

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a change in a living thing that helps it survive in its environment

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predator

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an animal that kills and eats other animals

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prey

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an animal that is hunted and eaten by a predator