Trait Definition
A trait is a feature passed from parents to offspring. For example, eye color varies among individuals, influenced by both parents.
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Introduction to Traits
Fun Facts
- Rabbits can have different fur colors and patterns, like black, white, or tan.
- Chameleons share common traits like tails and scaly skin.
- Monkeys may vary in fur color, size of teeth, and shape of noses and chins.
Why Do We Need To Know About Trait
Learning about traits helps us understand why some traits are important for staying alive. This information is useful in many jobs, like in wildlife conservation. Knowing about animal traits helps protect them and their homes.
Studying traits is important in farming and medical research. In farming, it helps make better crops. In medicine, it helps treat diseases that are passed down in families. This information is useful for experts trying to solve problems in biology and the environment.
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In this lesson, we learn that:
- Animals of the same type are not exactly alike.
- Animals have differences and similarities called traits.
- These traits help them survive in their environment.
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