From Molecules To Organism 3 Flashcards
Characteristics
A special quality or feature that makes something different from other things
Variation
Even though plants or animals are the same type, they can have slightly different features or traits like different colors, sizes, or shapes, making each individual unique
Species
A group of living things that are very similar to each other
Survival
The act of continuing to live or exist
Reproduce
When a living thing makes a new living thing that looks like itself
Adaption
A special feature or behavior that a plant or animal has, which it helps it to survive in its environment
Hibernations
State of deep sleep that animals enter during winter to survive the cold and food scarcity
Migration
When an animal leaves their home environment conditions such as weather when birds fly south for the winter.
Camouflage
A pattern, color or shape that helps a living thing blend into its environment. It is usually used to help prey avoid predators or for predators not to be seen by prey.
Habitat
A home for animals and plants where they can find everything they need to survive such as water, food, and shelter in a specific place.
instinct