Traits and Behaviors Vocabulary

A physical feature passed from parent to offspring.

• inherited trait

• instinct

• offspring

• acquired trait

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An action learned through practice or observation.

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

• instinct

• learned behavior

A physical feature obtained after birth that is not passed from parent to offspring.

• offspring

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

An innate (natural) behavior in an organism that is not taught.

• offspring

• inherited trait

• learned behavior

• instinct

The result of reproduction by two parent organisms.

• offspring

• instinct

• acquired trait

• learned behavior

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An inactive period for some mammals during the winter season.

• hibernation

• instinct

• parent

• offspring

A seasonal movement from one place to another

• learned behavior

• offspring

• inherited trait

• migration

when one organism resembles another organism

• migration

• camouflage

• mimicry

• learned behavior

an organism that produces offspring

• parent

• inherited trait

• offspring

• acquired trait

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"Riding a bicycle" is an example of an/a

• learned behavior

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

• instinct