Adaptations Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Adaptation | an inherited trait (structure) or learned behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment. |
Structure | a body part that does a particular job for an organism; helps it survive in its environment. |
Function | the purpose or job a particular structure does for an organism. |
Environment | all of the living and nonliving elements in a particular area. |
Survive | continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship |
Inherited Traits | characteristics of an organism that are passed on from parent to offspring (one generation to the next). |
Learned Behavior | the actions or reactions of an organism in response to it's environment; a behavior that develops from observation or instruction. |
Offspring | a living organism that is made when a plant or animal reproduces |
Instinct | a pattern of behavior a species passes on to its offspring |
heredity | the passing on of traits and physical features from parents to children; one generation to the next. |
camouflage | physical characteristics that allow an organism to blend into its environment which helps it survive. |
mimicry | looking like or resembling another organism to increase chances of survival in an environment. |
nocturnal | being awake, eating, moving at night and sleeping during daytime. |
dormant | a phase of minimal activity; resting |
hibernate | a deep sleep-like state of inactivity in animals in which body processes slow down |
migration | to move from one place to another in search of food, water, or different temperature |
species | a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of reproducing. |
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