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blended inheritance-- example: snapdragon parent is white and other is red-- offspring is pink

incomplete dominance

Appear in offspring even if only one parent contributes the factor

dominant trait

a dog barking at a threat-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

a snake catching a mouse -- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

a dog chasing a squirrel-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

squirrels gathering nuts for the winter-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

sea turtle returns to the location where it was hatched to lay its eggs-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

dog sits quietly and waits for a treat-- instinct or learned behavior

learned behavior

kitten purring as a mother cat cleans its fur- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

moth flying around a bright light-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

geese flying in a group-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

sea turtles swimming- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

ants living in a colony-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

monkeys using tools-- instinct or learned behavior

learned behavior

birds returning to the bird feeder for food-- instinct or learned behavior

learned behavior

lion cubs watch their parents to learn how to hunt- instinct or learned behavior

learned behavior

racoons wash their food before eating it- instinct or learned behavior

learned behavior

Octopus squirting a predator-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

Spiders spinning webs-- instinct or learned behavior

instinct

The hoverfly looks exactly like the wasp but doesn't sting. What is this type of adaptation called?

mimicry

Penguins have a layer of blubber. What is the purpose of the layer of blubber?

It helps keep them warm in the cold climate.

An arctic rabbit has white fur. What is the purpose of the white fur?

to blend into its environment

A desert jackrabbit has big ears. What is the purpose of the big ears?

To help release body heat

A characteristic that helps a living thing survive is a ______.

adaptation

What did Gregor Mendel use to determine how traits are passed from parents to offspring?

pea plants

Who was the father of genetics?

Gregor Mendel

If a father's genes are BB and a mother's genes are Bb, what is the chance that their offspring will have bb?

ZERO

True/False If a dog's parents both have black fur, it is impossible for the dog to have any other color fur.

False, it could receive the 2 recessive traits for a different color.

Where do animals get their traits?

from both parents

What happens if an animal doesn't adapt to changes in their environment?

it will become extinct

Could different animals have similar adaptations? (Explain)

Yes

Why couldn't an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?

...

Could an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?

No

Pale-colored body coverings keep animals from absorbing too much heat. (True/False)

True

Large ears and thin bodies help animals get hot. The jackrabbit is an example. (True/False)

True

Many desert animals, such as coyotes and rattlesnakes, are asleep during the night. (True/False)

False

Desert animals eat plants to get water, but spines and thorns help protect the plants from thirsty animals. (True/False)

True

Desert plants have an adaptation to help take in and store water. (True/False)

True

All things can live in the desert. (True/False)

False

Animals have more blubber in the summer than winter. (True/False)

False

Plants in the North with colder climates have fuzzy leaves to keep out frost. (True/False)

True

Camouflage helps seals without being seen when hunting. (True/False)

True

Blubber helps the animal become _________. (warm/cold)

warm

Sea lions, walruses, and other animals in cold climate have a layer of __________, or fat, under their skin.

blubber

___________ can also be used to sneak up on prey. (feet, wires, whiskers, camouflage)

camouflage

__________ help lions get food.

sharp claws, teeth, etc.

A frog's tongue is an example of a(n) ___________ (adaptation, behavior, skill, extra part)

adaptation

____________ means animals are active during the night.

Nocturnal

Blending in is an adaptation called ___________.

camouflage

(A) _________ is a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive.

adaptation