Biology Concepts Flashcards

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Open question

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Question that results in exploration and investigation

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Closed Question

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Question that limits exploration and investigation; 1 simple answer

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predator

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An animal that hunts other animals for food

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prey

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An organism that is killed and eaten by another organism

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pride

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A group of lions

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herd

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A group of animals that live or move about together.

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Observation

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Information obtained through the senses or instruments

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Inference

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A conclusion based on an observation

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Adaptive/adaptation

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce

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Trait

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Specific characteristic of an organism