Gene Basics
This is the piece of information passed from one generation to the next, containing instructions for traits.
What is a gene?
This is the way animals can prevent detection by blending into their surroundings.
What is camouflage?
The process by which organisms most suited to their environment survive and reproduce.
What is natural selection?
This term refers to when an animal’s appearance or behavior helps it survive by mimicking another species.
What is mimicry?
This term refers to a species with very few individuals left in the world, usually due to habitat loss and food source depletion.
What is an endangered species?
A change in a gene that can eventually weaken a species is called this.
What is a mutation?
When one species looks like another to gain a survival advantage, it's called this.
What is mimicry?
An example of an animal that uses genetic recombination to adapt is the mountain goat. Its ability to survive in rugged terrain is due to this adaptation.
What is the change in its hoof shape or structure?
This animal uses camouflage to blend into its surroundings and avoid predators.
What is a chameleon?
This species has recently been declared extinct due to a combination of habitat loss, poaching, and climate change.
What is the dodo?
This process occurs when the genes of a species change due to its environment, allowing it to survive changing conditions.
What is genetic recombination?
Animals that survive the cold often have these features, which help them stay warm.
What are thicker skin, fur, or feathers?
This process helps humans create inventions by using organisms as a model for technology solutions.
What is biomimicry?
These animals use camouflage to blend into snowy environments to avoid being detected by predators.
What are snowshoe hares or arctic foxes?
An example of this type of species includes the sea otter, grizzly bear, and red knot bird.
What are endangered species?
The term for how animals move, whether running, jumping, swimming, gliding, or flying.
What is locomotion?
One reason for living in groups is to alert others of this.
What is danger?
This is one reason animals might live in groups, to help each other find and protect this.
What is food?
An example of an invasive species that causes damage to its new environment.
What is the zebra mussel?