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intro to animals
Chapter 4 lesson one science notecards
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Homeostasis | The condition in which an organisms internal environment is kept stable in spite of changes in the external environment |
| Vertebrate | An animal with a backbone |
| Invertebrate | An animal without a backbone |
| Adaptations | An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment |
| Describe the three things that all animals have in common | All animals are multicellular organisms that feed on other organisms and perform the same basic functions. |
| Describe the four functions of animals | The main functions of an animal are to obtain food and oxygen, keep internal conditions stable, move in some way, and reproduce. |
| Describe how animals are classified and the three ways these relationships are determined | Animals are classified according to how they are related to other animals. These relationships are determined by animals body structure, the way the animals develops, and it’s DNA. |