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Diversity of Living
Term | Definition |
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Adaptation | A physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism that increases its chances of survival in its environment |
Behavior | A plant or animal action, reaction, or activity that occurs in response to environmental changes |
Endangered species | A species whose population is so small that it is in danger of extinction |
Environment | The sum of conditions affecting an organism, including all living and nonliving things in an area, such as plants, animals, water, soil, weather, landforms, and air |
Extinct species | a species that no longer exists |
Habitat | The place where an organism lives and can find everything it needs to survive |
Migration | To pass from one region or climate to another usually on a regular schedule for feeding or breeding |
Mimicry | A resemblance of an organism to a more dangerous organism as protection from predators |
Organism | A living thing |