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Term | Definition |
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Competition | When organisms fight against another species to reach a goal. Usually to eat or reproduce. |
Endangered | A plant or animal that is found in such small numbers that it is almost extinct |
Extinct | A plant or animal species that is no longer alive |
Nocturnal | An animal that is active at nights and sleeps during the day |
Camouflage | When an animal blends in with its surroundings |
Adaptation | A characteristic of a plant or animal that helps it to survive within its environment |
Migration | The seasonal movement of animal from one place to another |
Hibernation | An animals body processes slowing down for survival in extreme cold conditions |
Mimicry | When an organism pretends to be or pretends to look like another organism for protection |
Offspring | New organism that comes from the parent organism |
Inherited Traits | A characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring |
Instinct | A behavior an animal does without being taught |
Learned Behavior | A behavior that an organism learns to do by observing other organisms |
Adaptation | A structure or behavior an animal has that helps it survive in its environment |
Life Cycle | The stages of growth and development that an organism goes through during its lifetime |
Overpopulation | A population that is greater than the resources available in an ecosystem |
Delta | Created by the deposition of sediment by a river |
Canyon | Created by the erosion of sediments by a river |
Sand Dune | Created by the erosion and deposition of sediments by wind |
Transpiration | The process when a plant absorbs water through the roots and then gives off water vapor through the pores of the leaves |