Life Cycle and Metamorphosis

Adaptation

• A process of evolution over millions of years.

• A trait or characteristic that helps an organism survive.

• A method of reproduction in plants.

• A type of habitat where organisms live.

Hibernation

• A deep sleeplike state in which normal body activities slow down

• A period of active growth and reproduction

• A state of extreme alertness and activity

• A form of migration to warmer climates

Structure

• A body part that does a certain job.

• A type of building material.

• A method of construction.

• A design plan for a project.

Survival Instinct

• Baby sea turtles head to the ocean after hatching

• Baby sea turtles stay on land until they grow

• Baby sea turtles are cared for by their parents

• Baby sea turtles swim in freshwater lakes

Example of Learned Behavior

• A chimpanzee knowing how to use a tool to catch/pick up food

• A dog barking at strangers

• A bird migrating south for the winter

• A cat purring when happy

Examples of Incomplete Metamorphosis

• Grasshopper

• Butterfly

• Ladybug

• Caterpillar

Function

• A mathematical operation

• What something is used for; its purpose

• A type of software

• A physical object

Complete Metamorphosis Stages

• 1. Egg 2. Larva 3. Pupa 4. Adult

• 1. Egg 2. Caterpillar 3. Chrysalis 4. Butterfly

• 1. Seed 2. Sprout 3. Bloom 4. Fruit

• 1. Zygote 2. Embryo 3. Fetus 4. Newborn

Instinct

• A learned behavior that requires practice

• An inherited behavior of an animal that helps it meet its needs

• A random action taken by an animal

• A behavior that is only seen in humans

Fossil

• The remains or traces of an organism that lived long ago.

• A type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• A living organism found in modern ecosystems.

• A mineral deposit found in caves.