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5th Unit 9 Vocab
Unit 9 Vocabulary - Structures and Functions of Organisms in Ecosystems
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| species | a group of living things that have many characteristics in common |
| structure | a part of something |
| function | the purpose or role for which something is used |
| reflex | a type of behavior that involves no thought or decision |
| behavioral trait | describes how living things act |
| instinct | a behavior that an animal does NOT have to learn |
| environment | the surrounding or conditions in which an organism must survive |
| inherited trait | a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring |
| learned behavior | something an organism learns to do as they interact in their world |
| survive | to continue to live or exist |