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Traits
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| instinct | a behavior that an organism is born with and does not have to learn |
| learned behavior | a behavior that has been learned from experience or observation |
| inherited traits | traits that are passed down from parents to offspring and part of your DNA. |
| acquired traits | Characteristics gained during an organism's life. Can be the result of its environment such as a scar |
| trait | a quality or characteristic of a living thing |
| heredity | the passing of traits from parents to offspring before birth |
| offspring | Children or young of a person, animal, or plant |
| behavior | an action; how an organism reacts to its environment |