set 3 from molecules to orgaism Flashcards
characterstics
a special quality or feature that makes something different from other things.
variation
even though plants or animals are of the same type they can have sightly 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 makes a new living things that looks like itself
adaptation
a special feature or behavior that a plant or animal has which helps it to survive in its environment.
hibernations
state of deep sleep that animals enter during winter to survive the cold and food winter.
migration
when an animal leaves their 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 that 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
the ability of an animal to perform a behavior automatically and without thinking in certain situations