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Diversity/Interdepd
G5 Realize Vocabulary T8 Diversity and Interdependence
Term | Definition |
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structure | an arrangement of particles for a specific purpose |
function | the main action that something is made to do |
ovary | the part of the flower that holds the eggs needed for a flower to make seeds |
vascular system | tube-like parts of a plant that transport water and sugar around the plant |
cuticle | a waxy outer coating on leaves that helps a plant store water |
sepal | green, leaf-like structures that protect a flower before it blooms |
stamen | the part of the flower that makes pollen |
classify | to sort objects or living things into groups based on shared traits* |
skeleton | an inner support in vertebrates made of bones |
heart | an organ that moves blood to and from different areas of the body |
lungs | an organ that takes in and releases air |
brain | an organ that can recognize senses and causes the rest of the body to react |
interpret | to explain an idea* |
exoskeleton | a hard covering on invertebrates used to maintain their shape and protect their organs |
characteristic | a trait that can help identify something* |
extinct | the death of all organisms in a species |
stimulus | an action or change that causes a certain reaction in an animal* |