From molecules to organism -Pt 3- Flashcards
Part 3
Characteristics
A special quality or feature that makes something different from the other things
Variation
Even though plants or animals are the same type, they 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.
Reproduction/reproduce
When a living thing make a new living thing that looks like itself
Adaption
A special feature or behavior that a plant or animal makes, which helps it to survive in its environment
Hibernation
State of deep sleep that animals enter during winter to survive in the cold and food scarcity
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 or 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 a shelter in a specific place.
Instinct
The ability of an animal to preform a behavior without actually thinking in certain situations.