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Unit 5 Vocab Quiz 3
Unit 5 Vocabulary Test Quiz 3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Transpiration | is the loss of water from plant leaves. |
| Tropism | is plant growth in response to a stimulus. |
| Dormant | describes the inactive state of a seed or other plant part when conditions are not right for growth. |
| Invertebrate | is an animal without a backbone. |
| Exoskeleton | is the hard, external covering that supports the body in many invertebrates. |
| Vertebrates | are animals that have a backbone. |
| Endoskeleton | is an internal skeleton that supports an animal’s body. |
| Innate | is behavior that develops without depending on learning or experience. |
| Territory | is an area occupied by a group or an individual. |
| Migration | is a seasonal movement from one place to another |
| Hibernation | is a period of inactivity and decreased body temperature that some animals experience in winter. |
| Estivation | is a period of inactivity experienced during hot and dry summers. |
| Social Behavior | is the set of interactions that occur among animals of the same species. |