Ecosystems Test Review

Adaptation

A characteristic or trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment.

Function

The specific role or activity of a living organism or its parts that contributes to its survival and reproduction within an ecosystem.

Structure

The physical composition or arrangement of an organism or its parts that influences its function and role within an ecosystem.

Acquired Trait

A characteristic that an organism develops in response to its environment, which is not inherited genetically. Acquired traits can affect an organism's survival but are not passed to offspring.

Inherited Trait

A characteristic that is passed down genetically from parent to offspring, influencing various traits and behaviors in the offspring.

Offspring

The young produced by organisms as a result of reproduction, inheriting traits from their parents.

Physical Trait

A characteristic that affects the physical appearance or structure of an organism, often genetically determined.

Inherited Trait

What kind of trait is a broken branch?

Webbed Feet for swimming, and Long thin legs for wading in the water.

What kind of inherited traits do birds have in the wetlands?

Acquired Trait

What kind of trait is a brown pelican’s broken wing?