Match the vocabulary words to the definitions
the movement between habitats | something that causes a reaction in a living thing | a behavior that is inherited | |
|---|---|---|---|
stimulus | |||
instinct | |||
migration |
is a state of inactivity that occurs in some animals when outside temperatures are cold.
Which behavior is an example of instinctive behavior?
An animal’s behavior is either learned or instinctive.
A dog doing tricks is an example of a learned behavior.
Behaviors are the ways that animals act. Every behavior is caused by a stimulus.
Behaviors can be responses to the environment or to responses to stimuli inside an animal.
We know animals inherit physical characteristics from their parents but they can also inherit behaviors.
Many spiders weave webs to help them trap insects. Why is it important for this behavior to be an instinct?