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Vertebtate
an animal with a skull and backbone
Invertebratean
an animal without a backbone
Multicellular
made of many cells
Embryo
an organism in the earliest stage of development
Tissues
similar cells that work together to perform a specific job in the body
Organ
a combination of two or more tissues that work together to perform a specific function in the body
Consumer
an organism that eats producers or other organisms for energy
Camouflage
the coloration and/or texture that enables an animal to blend in with its enviroment
Warning Coloration
when an animal changes into a color in which warns predators if the animal is harmful
Innate Behavior
behavior that doesn't depend on learning or experience
Learned Behavior
behavior that has been learned from experience or watching other animals
Migration
to travel from one place to another
Hibernation
a period of inactivity and decreased body tempature that some animals experience in winter
Estivation
period of reduced activity in the summer
Biological Clock
the internal control of natural cycles
Circadian Rythms
controlled daily cycles
Social Behavior
the interaction between animals of the same species
Communication
a signal that travels from one animal to another and a response back
Courtship
special behavior by animals of the same species that leads to mating
Territory
an area occupied by one animal or a group of animals
Pheromones
a method where chemicals are used to communicate
Author
Anonymous
ID
5916
Card Set
Science
Description
Animals Chapter 1
Updated
2010-02-02T23:04:12Z
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