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GradesUp Video: Life Cycles
Heredity, Life cycle, Life span, Metamorphosis, Reproduction, and more, explained in an easy to understand way.
Heredity
The passing of traits from parent to offspring. Heredity. Heredity is how characteristics are passed down from parents to their children through genes.
Life cycle
The stages of growth in an organism's life. Life cycle. A life cycle is the series of stages an organism goes through from birth to death.
Life span
how long an organism can be expected to live. life span. Life span is the average length of time an organism is expected to live based on its species.
Metamorphosis
Changes in form as an animal becomes an adult. Metamorphosis. Metamorphosis is a biological process where an animal undergoes a significant transformation in its body structure as it develops from a juvenile to an adult.
Reproduction
The process of making offspring reproduction. Reproduction is how living organisms create new individuals of their species.
Trait
"Any characteristic of an organism. Trait." In Science, a trait is a specific characteristic or feature of an organism, like eye color or height.