Animal Traits

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What is an inherited trait?

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A characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring, such as hair color.

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Give an example of an inherited trait.

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Johnny's brown hair.

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What is a physical trait?

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A characteristic of an animal that can be seen, such as webbed feet.

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What is a behavioral trait?

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A characteristic of an animal that describes how it acts, such as playing dead.

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What is an acquired trait?

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A characteristic that is learned or gained from the environment, not passed down from parents.

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Give an example of a behavioral trait.

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An opossum playing dead to confuse its predators.

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How do ducks use their webbed feet?

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They help them swim in water.

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What kind of trait is having dark hair like dad?

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Inherited trait.

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Why do toads hide during the day?

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To avoid heat and come out at night to feed.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed from parents, while acquired traits are learned or gained.