Inherited Traits and Learned Behavior

What is an INHERITED trait?

• A trait you get from your friend.

• A trait passed on from your parents.

• Something you get from your grandparents.

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A crow dropping nuts in front of cars

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

an animal shaking water from its wet fur

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

Male deer fighting for the attention of female deer

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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A dog rolls over and receives a treat. The dog rolls over again. This is an example of...

• learned behavior

• adaptive behavior

• inherited behavior

• instinctive behavior

A behavior that is developed by observing others or by being taught is a 

• learned behavior 

• inherited trait

• adaptation 

• function

A puppy is born with brown eyes and brown fur. 

• Inherited Trait

• Instincts

• Learned Behavior

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Geese migrating south for the winter

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

Coyote's excellent hearing

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior

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a dog playing dead

• Inherited trait

• Learned behavior