Traits & Adaptations Flashcard

Front

What is the purpose of something?

Back

Function

Front

What are traits that are passed down from parents to offspring?

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Inherited traits

Front

What is the term for when an animal looks like another animal that is poisonous or tastes bad?

Back

Mimicry

Front

What is an example of a structural adaptation in animals?

Back

Wings

Front

What is an inherited behavior that helps an animal meet its needs?

Back

Instinct

Front

What do we call the natural home or environment of an animal or plant?

Back

Habitat

Front

What is the term for behaviors that an animal learns from experience?

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Learned behaviors

Front

What is the process by which animals move to a different location for food or breeding?

Back

Migration

Front

What is the term for a period of inactivity in animals during extreme weather?

Back

Hibernation

Front

What is a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment?

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Adaptation