Inherited Traits Learned Traits Heredity
Feb 23, 2016
Inherited TraitsLearned Traits
Heredity
Organisma living thing
TRAITa characteristic or feature of a plant or animal
Traits:*fins*sharp teeth*two eyes*gray body
What are some traits that you can name about the fish in this picture?
Can you name some traits that you see on this bird?
HEREDITYthe passing of traits from parent to offspring
OFFSPRINGnew organisms that come from parents who have reproduced
INHERITED TRAITSa trait or characteristic that is passed on
from parent to offspring
Can you see some traits that have been passed on from the parent to
their offspring?
INHERITED BEHAVIOR (INSTINCT)a behavior that an animal does without being
taught…they just “know” how to do the behavior
LEARNED BEHAVIORSan act that an organism has acquired over time
Is this an inherited or learned behavior?
Is this an example of an instinctive or learned behavior?
Is this an example of an inherited or learned behavior?
Is this an example of an instinctive or learned behavior?
Is this an example of an instinctive or learned behavior?