Traits of Organisms

What is a physical trait?

• A characteristic of an organism's body

• A behavior learned from the environment

• A type of food an organism eats

• A habitat where an organism lives

Which of the following is an inherited trait of the white-tailed deer?

• Strong legs

• A broken antler

• A scar

• A missing tooth

How do nine-banded armadillos protect themselves from predators?

• By hiding in burrows and stiffening their backs

• By running fast to escape

• By using their strong legs to kick

• By flashing their tails to warn others

What is an example of an acquired trait?

• A scar on a tree

• The color of a bluebonnet

• The strong legs of a deer

• The armor-like plates of an armadillo

Why are bluebonnet seeds avoided by birds and other animals?

• They are poisonous if eaten

• They are too hard to digest

• They are too small to notice

• They are not nutritious