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Animal Struct/Funct
Rubarts Quiz Practice
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Radial symmetry | An object or organism that has many lines of symmetry that all go through a central point. |
| bilateral symmetry | An object or organinzm with just one line that divides the animal into halves that are mirror images. |
| adaptation | A characteristic that helps an organism to survive or reproduce in its environment. |
| vertebrae | a backbone |
| vertebrate | An animal with a backbone |
| invertebrate | An animal without a backbone |
| endoskeleton | A skeleton located inside an animal; internal skeleton |
| exoskeleton | A waxy, waterproof outer shell or outer skeleton that protects the animal and helps prevent evaporation of water. |
| ectotherm | An animal whose body does not produce much internal heat. (cold-blooded) |
| endotherm | An animal whose body regulates its own temperature by controlling the internal heat it produces. (warm blooded) |