Inherited vs. Learned Behaviors

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What are inherited behaviors?

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Inherited behaviors are traits or actions that are passed down from parents to offspring through genetics. Examples include instincts like a bird building a nest.

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What are learned behaviors?

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Learned behaviors are actions or skills that an individual acquires through experience or observation. Examples include riding a bike or speaking a language.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Eye color is an example of an inherited trait.

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Give an example of a learned behavior.

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Speaking Spanish is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive in its environment, like a turtle's shell.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is an action or behavior that helps an organism survive, such as a bird migrating to find food.

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What is the difference between inherited and learned behaviors?

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Inherited behaviors are genetic and instinctual, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Why do camels have wide, flat pads on their feet?

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Camels have wide, flat pads to help them walk on hot sand in the desert.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation in animals?

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A giraffe's long neck is a structural adaptation that helps it reach high leaves.

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What is NOT a structural adaptation?

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A bird's migration is NOT a structural adaptation; it is a behavioral adaptation.