Topic 3 Lesson 3 Vocabulary

Survivorship Curve

• A graph showing the number or proportion of individuals surviving to each age for a given species or group.

• A chart depicting the birth rates of different species over time.

• A diagram illustrating the feeding habits of various animals in an ecosystem.

• A representation of the geographical distribution of a species across different habitats.

Stimuli

• Things that rouse activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.

• Objects that cause a reaction in a system or organism.

• A type of medication used to enhance performance.

• A form of entertainment that engages the audience.

Parent

• A person who teaches children in a school.

• A father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child.

• A relative who is not a direct ancestor.

• A guardian who oversees a child's education.

External Fertilization

• A mode of reproduction where fertilization occurs inside the female's body.

• A mode of reproduction in which a male organism's sperm fertilizes a female organism's egg outside of the female's body.

• A type of reproduction that involves only asexual methods.

• A reproductive strategy where eggs are laid in water and fertilized by males nearby.

Migration

• Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

• Permanent relocation of animals to a new habitat.

• Random movement of animals within the same region.

• Movement of animals in search of food only.

Mating System

• The way in which a group is structured in relation to sexual behavior.

• A method of breeding animals for specific traits.

• A social structure based on economic status.

• A system of communication among species.

Cooperation

• The process of working together to the same end.

• A method of competition between individuals.

• An approach to individualism in teamwork.

• A strategy for avoiding collaboration.

Behavior

• The way in which an animal or person acts in response to a particular situation or stimulus.

• A type of physical exercise that improves strength and flexibility.

• A method of communication used by animals to attract mates.

• A psychological condition that affects decision-making.

Instinct

• A learned behavior that is developed through experience.

• An innate, typically fixed pattern of behavior in animals in response to certain stimuli.

• A random reaction to environmental changes.

• A conscious decision made by an animal after considering options.

Reaction

• An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

• A physical change in matter due to temperature.

• A chemical process that alters the composition of substances.

• A response that is always negative or harmful.