Questions and Answers
What are the two main body parts that all animals have?
Head and body
Which animals have special body parts called horns?
Carabaos, cows, and goats
What do fish use their fins for?
Swimming
Which animals have wings for flying?
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What body part do birds and insects use for flying?
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What do land animals use their legs for?
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Which animals can jump high due to their long hind legs?
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What do many land animals do with their tails?
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What is the function of the insect's antenna?
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Which body part of the insect can detect the sound of female mosquitoes?
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What is the purpose of the body coverings of animals mentioned in the text?
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What type of body covering do cats have?
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Which body covering is characteristic of birds?
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What type of body covering do fish and alligators have?
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Study Notes
Body Parts of Animals
- All animals have two main body parts: head and body.
Special Body Parts
- Horns are special body parts found in certain animals.
- Fish use their fins for movement and balance in water.
Flying Animals
- Birds and insects use their wings for flying.
- Birds have wings, while insects have wings with a different structure.
Land Animals
- Land animals use their legs for movement, support, and balance.
- Kangaroos and frogs can jump high due to their long hind legs.
Tail Functions
- Many land animals use their tails for balance, communication, and defense.
Insect Body Parts
- Insects use their antennae to sense their environment and detect signals.
- The insect's hearing organ, called Johnston's organ, is located in their antennae and can detect the sound of female mosquitoes.
Body Coverings
- The purpose of body coverings is to protect animals from their environment and regulate body temperature.
- Cats have fur, a characteristic body covering.
- Birds have feathers, a characteristic body covering.
- Fish and alligators have scales, a characteristic body covering.
