Q2 U4L1 SCI Body parts of animals & their functions

What are animals that live in water called?

Aquatic animals

Animals that fly

Birds, bats and insects

Animals that swim

Fish, shark, vlam squid and octopus

Which body parts enable certain animals to live in water?

Gills and fins allow certain animals to live in this type of habitat.

Which body parts enable certain animals to live on land?

Most animals that have legs can live in this type of habitat. Examples Forest - deer, lion, and many types of insects Desert - camels, lizards and scorpions Cold places - polar bears, seals and penguins Underground burrows - snakes and ants

Why can some animals live both on land and water?

Some animals have both gills and specialized body structures for breathing. Examples Frogs - Their skin helps them. Crocodiles - They have nostrils that close underwater.

What are some body parts that animals use for protection?

Some hide by camouflaging. Some use long legs to run away fast. Others use horns, fangs or squirt a liquid

What are animals that live on land called?

Terrestrial animals

Getting Food - Flat teeth of some animals

Used for cutting, crushing and chewing grass

Getting Food - Long tongue of some animals

Used to catch food such as flies and mosquitoes

Getting Food - Long and big teeth of some animals

Used to eat grass

Getting Food - Beaks of birds

Used to kill their prey, make holes in trees for food and nests,to catch insects while flying and to pick up grains

Getting Food - Mouth parts of some insects

Used to sip the nectar from flowers

Getting Food - Strong Jaws and pointed teeth of some animals

Used to tear their pray to pieces

Camouflage

When an animal blends with its environment

Animals that crawl

Worms and snakes

Animals that walk, run, gallop, jump, and hop

carabaos, kangaroo, ostriches, etc.

What is animal locomotion?

the ability for animals to move from one place to another on their own.