Molecules to organisms set 2 Flashcards
Moleclue
A tiny group of building blocks that are stuck together.
Organism
Any living thing like a plant, animal or even a tiny bacteria.
Environment
The environment includes everything living and nonliving in an area. For example the environment of a giraffe has grass, trees, other animals and non-living things like rocks and soil.
Surroundings
All the physical surroundings the earth
Natural environment
A place where animal interactions impacts are minimal.
Senses
The way that the body receives signals from the environment and uses them to learn about , explore and interact with the world.
Information Transfer
When one or more animals send information to other animals that affects their behavior(smell/odor,temperature,etc.0
Processing
The process by which animal receives information from their environment process it and respond to it. (perception/memories),(behaviors/actions)
Behavioral adaptations
The way the animal acts in order to survive.
Stucturals adaptations
The way the animal is made or built to help them survive.