Science Vocabulary Week 7-8

A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction. Dormancy A state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction. 

A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus Tropism A growth response of a plant toward or away from a stimulus

a change in the growth of a plant in response to light Phototropism a change in the growth of a plant in response to light

any organism that can make its own food. Autotroph any organism that can make its own food.

an organism that does not make its own food. Heterotroph an organism that does not make its own food.

Adaptation Changes made over time by a species of plant or animal allowing it to survive in an environment.

Camouflage Colors, patterns, and shapes that are used by organisms to help them blend in with their surroundings. This allows organisms to hide from their predators.

A change that causes a response Stimuli A change that causes a response

Auxin Growth chemical produced in plants leaf and root tips that stimulate growth.

the reaction of an organism to a stimulus. Response the reaction of an organism to a stimulus.