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Diversity/Interdepd
G5 Realize Vocabulary T8 Diversity and Interdependence
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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* |