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12 Cards in this Set
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reflexes
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inborn behaviors that are quick and automatic actions
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molars
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large flat teeth found on the sides of the mouth. These are used by plant-eating animals to grind and crush the grass they eat.
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mimicry
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an adaptation in which an animal looks like a harmful animal
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canines
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Long pointed teeth found in meat-eating animals. Found in the front of the mouth and are used to bite and tear the meat they eat.
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behavior
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the actions of an animal
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adaptation
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a body part, a body covering, or an action that helps an animal survive
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migration
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the movement of animals from one place to another at certain times of the year, usually for the purpose of finding food to eat
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environment
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everything that surrounds and affects a living thing
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inborn behavior
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a behavior an animal is born with and does not have to learn
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incisors
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long,sharp front teeth that help animals cut and gnaw hard plant parts, such as seeds, nuts, and wood
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learned behaviors
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a behavior an animal learns and is not born with
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camouflage
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a color or shape that helps an animal blend in with its environment
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