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Inherited Traits
5.10B - Inherited Traits and Learned Behaviors
Term | Definition |
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Instinct | A natural born pattern of behavior in a species such as birds building nests or tarantulas throwing hair to escape predators. |
Inherited Trait | Characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring during reproduction. |
Offspring | New organisms that come from parents that have reproduced. |
Learned Behavior | Animal trait that develops from being taught or observed rather than passed down by heredity. |
Trait | Specific characteristic of an organism. |
Heredity | Passing traits from parents to offspring during reproduction. |
Camouflage | To increase their chances of survival, some organisms blend in with their surrounding environment. |
Genetics | The study of heredity and how inherited traits are passed down from parents to offspring. |
Reproduction | The act of making new offspring. |
Organism | Living thing. |