From Molecules to Organism PT 3 Flashcards
Characteristics
a special quality that makes something different from other things
Variation
Even though plants or animals are of the same type, they can slightly different features or traits, like different colors, different shapes, and sizes, making each individual unique
Species
A group of living things that are similar
Survival
The act if continuing to survive it exist
Reproduction/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 helps it survive
Hibernation
State of deep deep sleep that animals enter during winter to survive the cold and food scarcity
Migration
When a animal leaves their home environment to live in a new place based on their environment conditions such as weather when birds fly south for 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 to not 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