5.12/5.13 Vocab Words

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Environment

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The surrounding or conditions in which an organism must survive.

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Function

Back

What something is used for; purpose.

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Inherited trait

Back

A characteristic that is passed from the parent to offspring.

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Instinctual behavior (instincts)

Back

Automatic behaviors that are inherited.

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Learned behaviors

Back

Something an organism learns to do as they interact in their world.

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Species

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A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals.

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Structure

Back

A part or group of parts of an organism.

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Survive

Back

Continue to live or exist.

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Abiotic factors

Back

Non-living elements of the environment that influence the way that organisms and ecosystems function.

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Biotic

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Living factors in the environment; related to, produced by, or caused by living organisms.