Inherited Characteristics
If something is inherited it is
Behaviors can be
inherited, learned, or a combination of both.
A physical feature or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
an instinct.
Something that causes a reaction in a living thing
is a stimulus.
All animals are adapted in the same way to help them survive.
False
Other than inheriting, plants and animals also have characteristics based on their
environment.
A state of inactivity that helps some animals survive cold temperatures
hibernation.
An adaptation that might help protect a plant from being eaten
a thorny stem, a bad smell, poisonous, etc.
An example of an instinct a spider might have
spinning a web
The movement between habitats that helps some animals escape cold temperatures in search of food
is migration.
An adaptation that would be useful to an animal that eats nectar from plants
wings, long beak.
Two examples of characteristics that humans may inherit
Hair color, eye color, skin color, hair texture, height, etc.
Two examples of behaviors/characteristics that humans may learn
How to speak a language, read, write, draw, play a game, walk, ride a bike, etc.
A way that a snowshoe hare is adapted to live in its environment and how it might help
White fur, helps it blend in.
Thick fur, helps it stay warm.
Large feet, help it run on snow.
Small ears, help it stay warm.
Changes fur color based on the season, helps it blend in.