Question | Answer |
Animals are diverse, but they have basic _______________ in common. | characteristics |
Animals are make up of many __________. | cells |
Animals depend on other __________ things in the environment for food. | living |
Animals ______ their food. | digest |
Most animals can ________. | move |
Animals can ___________ sexually; some also can reproduce asexually. | reproduce |
___________ from previous generations hel individuals survive and reproduce. | Adaptations |
A basic adaptation is obtaining __________ from food. | energy |
Animals that eat only plant are? | herbivores |
Animals that eat only meat are? | carnivores |
Animals that eat both plants and animals? | omnivores |
Detritivores such as beetles and millipedes eat _________ matter called detritus | decaying |
____________ adaptions help animals survive. | Physical |
Protective ___________ such as shells or quills help protect animals. | coverings |
Large __________ protects some animals. | size |
_________ or camouflage help other animals blend into the environment or confuse predators. | mimicry |
___________ is an adaptation for predators so they can sneak up on their prey. | Camouflage |
___________ adaptations can help animals survive. | Behavioral |
Some animals use ________ or ink to discourage predators. | scent |
_____ allows some animals to outrun predators. | speed |
Traveling in _______ can assist both predators. | groups |
Animals are __________ based on similar characteristics. | classified |
_________ have a backbone. | vertebrates |
_________ DON'T have a backbone. | invertebrates |
__________ is how an animals body parts are arranged. | Symmetry |
_________ animals do not have a definite shape. | asymmetrical |
Animals with _______ symmetry have parts arranged in a circle around a center point. | radial |
Animals with __________ symmetry have mirrored body halves. | bilateral |