When an animal looks like another animal in order to survive (i.e. many non-toxic butterflies are orange so they appear to be monarchs who are toxic)
What is mimicry?
100
When a baby (or nymph) looks much like its adult parents at birth.
What is incomplete metamorphosis. Example: Humans, lions, snails, and kittens all are born looking like miniature versions of their parents.
100
When a family all has dimples on their cheeks.
What is an inherited trait.
200
An example of a defensive adaptation of a crustacean.
What is the exoskeleton. Lobster, crayfish, and other crustaceans have their bones on the outside to protect them from predators.
200
When a butterfly or moth undergoes a complete change in its body (from a caterpillar to a butterfly)
What is complete metamorphosis. Flies, moths, wasps, and butterflies all undergo long processes of change until they become an adult.
200
When a dog runs to the door when they hear keys jingling.
What is a learned characteristic.
300
An example of an adaptation that helps animals look like their surroundings so that predators cannot find them.
What is camouflage. Example: a leaf bug's body is the same color as a leaf, so that when it lays down on a leaf it blends in completely.
300
A baby crayfish (as soon as it hatches from its egg).
What is a nymph.
300
When a whole family has brown hair and brown eyes.
What is an inherited trait.
400
An adaptation for a plant living in the desert.
What is thick, spiky skin. Many succulents (like cacti) grow in the desert. They hold water in their stems and have non-porous skin so they can survive for long periods.
400
The beginning stage of plants.
What is a seed.
400
In animals: same colored fur, eyes, and body shape.
What is inherited trait.
500
A behavioral adaptation that involves changing locations to avoid bad weather.
What is migration.
500
The last stage for all creatures in the life cycle.
What is adulthood.
500
When a dog sits when his master snaps his fingers.