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Fish have gills for breathing underwater and fins for swimming?
Fish have gills for breathing underwater and fins for swimming?
True
Reptiles such as snakes have moist, slick skin?
Reptiles such as snakes have moist, slick skin?
False
Mammals like sheep, bear, dog, goat have hair or fur to keep their bodies warm?
Mammals like sheep, bear, dog, goat have hair or fur to keep their bodies warm?
True
Feathers help birds to keep warm in winter and cool down the bird’s body temperature during hot weather?
Feathers help birds to keep warm in winter and cool down the bird’s body temperature during hot weather?
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Carnivores like crocodiles, tigers, and lions use their sharp teeth for chewing their prey?
Carnivores like crocodiles, tigers, and lions use their sharp teeth for chewing their prey?
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Herbivores have mouth with pointed teeth to eat grass.
Herbivores have mouth with pointed teeth to eat grass.
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Elephants have special body parts called trunk to get food.
Elephants have special body parts called trunk to get food.
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Snakes use their movable jaw to get their food.
Snakes use their movable jaw to get their food.
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The large beak of a Macaw has been adapted to help it crack open large nuts and reach the sweet fruit inside.
The large beak of a Macaw has been adapted to help it crack open large nuts and reach the sweet fruit inside.
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Chameleons and praying mantises change their color to red when resting on a leaf.
Chameleons and praying mantises change their color to red when resting on a leaf.
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Different Animals
- Fish have gills for breathing underwater and fins for swimming.
- Reptiles, such as snakes, have moist, slick skin.
Body Coverings
- Mammals, like sheep, bear, dog, and goat, have hair or fur to keep their bodies warm.
- Birds have feathers to keep warm in winter and cool down their body temperature during hot weather.
Feeding Adaptations
- Carnivores, like crocodiles, tigers, and lions, use their sharp teeth for chewing their prey.
- Herbivores have mouths with pointed teeth to eat grass.
- Elephants have a special body part called a trunk to get food.
- Snakes use their movable jaw to get their food.
- Macaws have a large beak adapted to help them crack open large nuts and reach the sweet fruit inside.
Camouflage
- Chameleons and praying mantises change their color to blend in with their surroundings, such as when resting on a leaf.
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Test your knowledge about the adaptive body structures of animals, focusing on body coverings. Learn about how animals' body coverings protect them in different environments, such as land and water, and the specific adaptations exhibited by different species.
