animals without backbones

Behavior an animal is born with or inherits (Duck knowing how to swim)

"Acquired" - Those behaviors that organisms learn as they grow. (bird-fly) (bear- fishing)

Each plant or animal has a unique growth and development

Structures or behaviors that help organisms survive in their environments

Migration, hibernation, and dormancy are examples of what type of adaption?

An adaption in which physical features that serves a function in how it helps organisms survive in its environment (Ex. Yucka plant)

A function that helps an organism move from one place to another

A function that helps an organism blend in its environment

A function that helps an organism protect itself from predators.

A function that helps an organism get food, water, or shelter

Qualities of an organism

A characteristic passed on to a living organism from its parents.

Movement of an animal from one region to another because of seasons changing

Shedding an outer covering

Changes in form or shape