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adaptions
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| structure | a part or the body that's helps an organism survive |
| function | how a structure helps and organism survive |
| adaption | An inherited trait or learned behavior that helps an organism survive in its surroundings. |
| camouflage | Characteristics that blend in with the surrounding environment that increase chances of survival |
| mimicry | The resemblance of an organism to another organism or to its surroundings that gives it a better chance to survive. |
| habitat | A place or environment in which an organism naturally lives |
| organism | A living thing |
| trait | A characteristic of an organism |
| inherited trait | A characteristic that is passed down from parents to offspring during reproduction |
| learned behavior | A behavior that develops from observation or instruction rather than being passed down by heredity |
| ofspring | New organism that come from parents that have reproduced |
| heredity | The passing of characteristics from one generation to another |