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TELL ME WHY.UNIT 35
WHY DO OCTOPUSES HAVE THREE HEARTS?
| DEFINITION | TERM |
|---|---|
| An animal without a backbone. | invertebrate |
| One of the two hearts that pump blood to the gills. | branchial heart |
| Organs that extract oxygen from water. | gills |
| The red oxygen-carrying protein found in human blood. | haemoglobin |
| A reddish-brown metal found in hemocyanin. | copper |
| To move slowly with the body close to a surface. | crawl |
| The bottom of the sea. | seabed |
| An animal that hunts other animals. | predator |
| An animal hunted by another animal. | prey |
| The ability to blend into the surroundings. | camouflage |
| The surface quality or feel of sth. | texture |
| Extremely unusual or impressive. | remarkable |
| A problem requiring thought to solve. | puzzle |
| A tank where sea animals are kept. | aquarium |
| The ability to see well. | eyesight |
| A characteristic that improves survival. | evolutionary advantage |