from molecules to organism part 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 its self
adaptations
a special feature or behavior that a plant or animal has which helps it to survive in its environment
Hibernations
The state of sleep animals enter during winter to survive the cold and food scarcity
migration
when an animal leaves its home environment to live in a new place based on environment conditions such as weather when birds fly south for the winter
camouflage
a pattern, color, or shape that helps a living thing to blend into its environment. It is usually used to hide from 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
instinct
the ability of an animal to before a behavior automatically and without thinking in certain situations