5.10B Traits and Behaviors (NP)

A characteristic

the way an organism reacts, things organisms do

Physical characteristics passed from parents to offspring through their genes.

something an animal must learn how to do or learns from experience (human involved)

Behaviors that are done without being taught, born knowing (Example: Fish Swimming)

seasonal movement of animals from one region to another for survival. (instinctive behavior)

the condition or period of an animal or plant spending the winter in a dormant state (instinctive behavior)

not born with, behaviors or characteristics you get during your life