Science Terms
To arrange or sort objects according to characteristics
Classify
adaptation
when an animal changes over time to suit its environment
Classify
to sort according to characteristics
characteristics
another name for traits (physical or mental)
animals without backbones
invertebrates
Animals with backbones
vertebrates
Traits of animals and humans such as how it looks and how it behaves
characteristics
When an animal adds something to its being to aid in its surroundings
adaptation
backbone is also known as the what?
spine
vertebrates
animals with backbones
inherit
To get something passed on to you from your parents
instinct
something animals do naturally without having to learn it.
stimulus
Something that causes a response
To be born with something from your parents.
inherit
instinct
What traits can humans inherit?
eye color, hair color, skin color, health, etc.
advantage
advantage
something good that helps an animal out in the wild or a human being in life
Something that happens internally or externally that causes an action or response.
Stimulus