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5th Science
Structures and Behaviors of Organisms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Environment | the surrounding or conditions in which an organism must survive |
| Function | what something is used for; purpose |
| Inherited trait | a characteristic that is passed from the parent to offspring |
| Instinctual behavior (instincts) | automatic behaviors that are inherited |
| Learned behaviors | something an organism learns to do as they interact in their world |
| Species | a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals |
| Structure | a part or group of parts of an organism |
| Survive | continue to live or exist |