Inherited and acquired trait.

A characteristic that a living thing gets from its parents.

• behavior

• acquired trait

• inherited trait

• instinct

A natural and inherited behavior. It is not learned but something they have when they were born. An example would be dogs bark while cats meow.

• acquired trait

• instinct

• inherited trait

A characteristic that a living thing gets or obtains during its lifetime like playing a guitar or speaking another language.

• instinct

• acquired trait/learned trait

• inherited trait

• behavior

Having dimples.

• inherited trait

• acquired/learned trait

Knowing how to play the piano.

• inherited trait

• acquired or learned trait

Having blue eyes.

• inherited trait

• acquired/learned trait

A scar from falling down the stairs.

• inherited trait

• acquired trait

Being able to speak French.

• inherited trait

• acquired or learned behavior

Having red hair.

• inherited trait

• acquired or learned trait

The color of a bird's feathers.

• inherited trait

• acquired trait