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Unit 14 Adaptations
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| innate | born with |
| learned | behavior that is acquired by experience |
| adaptation | A body part or behavior that helps an organism survive |
| camouflage | A color or shape that helps an animal hide |
| hibernation | An inactive state in which normal body activities slow |
| migration | Birds fly south for the winter |
| conditioning | Pavlov "trained" his dog to salivate when he heard the bell. |
| leaf | part of the plant that takes in carbon dioxide |
| roots | anchors a plant and absorbs water |
| seed | contains the baby plant embryo and protective coating |
| pollination | transfer of pollen from one plant to another |
| petals of flower | different colors; attract insects and birds |