Chapter 6: Study Guide

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What is incomplete metamorphosis?

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A type of development in insects where they go through three stages: egg, nymph, and adult, without a pupal stage.

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What is complete metamorphosis?

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A type of development in insects where they go through four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult.

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What is a nymph?

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A young form of an insect that resembles the adult but is smaller and not fully developed.

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What is the role of the environment in animal behavior?

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The environment can influence how animals behave, including their hunting habits and adaptations.

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What are characteristics of an organism?

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Traits or features that define an organism, such as color, size, and shape.

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What is an example of an environmental change affecting an organism?

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A flamingo's feathers turning pink due to the food it eats.

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What is molting?

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The process of shedding an outer layer, such as skin or exoskeleton, to allow for growth.

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What is a chrysalis?

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A protective casing that a caterpillar forms during the pupal stage of complete metamorphosis.

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What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

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Instinct is an innate behavior that an organism is born with, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

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What is the significance of different characteristics in flowers?

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Different characteristics can indicate genetic variation and adaptation to different environments.