STAAR Adaptation_R16

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A natural behavior or response that is not learned.

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INSTINCT

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A behavior that is acquired through experience.

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LEARNED BEHAVIOR

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A characteristic passed down from parents to their offspring. Example: Color of petals on a flower.

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Inherited trait

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Protection from harm or danger.

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DEFENSE

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A period when growth or activity stops.

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DORMANCY

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A characteristic or skill that is learned or gained over time.

Example: A bird going to a bird feeder to eat.

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Learned Behavior

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The young or babies of an animal or plant. Example: Puppies are the offspring of dogs.

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Offspring

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An animal that hunts and eats other animals. Example: A lion is a predator that hunts zebras and other animals.

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Predator

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Definition: Any living thing, including plants, animals, and tiny creatures.

Example: A tree, a cat, and a bacterium are all organisms.

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Organism

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Definition: A state of deep sleep that some animals enter during winter to save energy.

Example: Bears hibernate in caves to survive the cold months.

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Hibernation