Okay, folks, this is sort of a short-and-simple post but it requires thinking...
Please respond on the blog this week, rather than emailing. IMPORTANT: Be sure your answer is different from all earlier answers!
All you need to do is to tell me ONE inherited trait an animal has, and ONE trait that it could have that is NOT inherited (acquired trait). Use the same animal for each example.
You might want to use this for reference:
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One inherited triat a rat could have is it's instincts to scavenge. One triat a rat could not inherit is it's I.Q.
ReplyDeleteInteresting example, Nathan. Question: do you think a rat's environment might change whether it scavenges or not (think of pet rats)? If it does, does that mean it might be learning some part of that skill?
DeleteIQ is a REALLY complex thing that is hard to explain with people. I'm not sure we can really begin to gauge a rat's IQ. Any other thoughts on a rat's traits?
one trait a dog could have is its ear shape. a trait that a dog could not have is to play fetch.
ReplyDeleteI think I know what you mean, Caleb, but can you explain a bit more, using the terms "inherited traits" and "acquired traits?"
DeleteOne inherited trait is a horse that inherited the color brown form there parents, an acquired trait is when the horse learns something like how to gallop.
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allie
Excellent! Very clever example, Allie!
DeleteOne inherited a Cat Could Have is Fur Lenght an Acquired trait is When they are house broken
ReplyDeleteREALLY clever example! Great thinking, RJ!
Deleteone inherited trait for a lizard is its eye color. An acquired trait is how fast it can run.
ReplyDeleteAidan
Good thinking, Aidan. I have a question to further stretch your thinking: could a lizard have inherited traits that help it to run faster?
DeleteOne inherited trait a human has is eye color. One acquired trait a human has is being good at a sport. Posey
ReplyDeleteExcellent example. My thinking stretcher for you is a lot like the one for Aidan: why do you think some families seem to be just FULL of athletes? Are there any inherited traits that might relate to athletic skill?
Deleteone inherited trait a rabbit could have would be its fur length and an acquired trait a rabbit could have is using a litter box.
ReplyDeleteGreat thinking!
ReplyDeleteAnd I am impressed with any rabbit that can use a litter box. :-)
one inherited trait that a alligator has is learn how to hunt. An aquierd trait is the big teeht that it has
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