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?