Inherited Traits vs. Learned Behavior

A person with naturally curly hair

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait

A goldfish that swims up to the top of the bowl when a hand appears

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

The ability to shape your tongue in different ways

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A dog that sits by the door when he has to go outside to potty

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait

A child can speak English and Spanish

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

A girl with freckles on her face

• Inherited Traits

• Learned Behavior

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A golden retriever has golden retriever puppies

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Traits

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A seagull that has been fed by tourists returns to the same are in search of food

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

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Different shaped noses are the result of

• Learned Behavior

• Inherited Trait

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The ability to camouflage within your environment

• Inherited Trait

• Learned Behavior

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