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Vazquez 6.1 hs and gb
animals
6
Science
6th Grade
02/07/2008

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Term

Name the different animal charecterics (Their are 6)

Definition

1.Multicellular

2.Has a nucleus

3.Heterotrophic

4.Digest food

5.Can move

6.Reproduce

Term
What does adaptation mean?
Definition
Adaptation is any structure, process, or behavior that helps an organism survive in its natural environment. Adaptations are inherited.
Term

Name all four food adaptations.

Definition

1.Herbivores-plant eaters

2.Carnivores-meat eaters (scavengers)

3.Omnivores-both plant and meat eaters

4.Detritivores-eat decaying matter(detritus)

Term

What are the physical adaptations?

(There are four)

Definition

1. Outer coverings, protective plates, sharp quills, or hard shells.

2.Size

3.Mimicry

4.Camouflage

Term
What does camouflage mean?
Definition

Any marking or coloring that helps animals hide from other animals.

 

Predetors use this to sneak up on prey.

Term

Name the 3 behavioral adaptations.

Definition

1. Chemicals

2. Speed

3. Travel in groups

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