Give an example of a mammal.
Human, elephant, hippo, pig, cow, and more.
A sponge has what type of symmetry?
Radial, bilateral, no symmetry (asymmetrical)
No symmetry (asymmetrical)
Does a vertebrate have a backbone or not?
It has a backbone.
Explain what "homeostasis" is.
keeping internal body conditions stable
Explain what an adaptation is.
behavior or body structure that has evolved to help an organism survive better
What is a placenta?
An organ a female grows to provide nutrients for an unborn baby.
What percentage of the world's population is considered to be Arthropoda? (aka Arthropods).
80%, 73%, or 56%
73%
Cartilage
Give two examples of invertebrates.
spider, clam, squid, centipede, sponge, worm, and more.
Why would a species need to adapt?
Species need to change over time or they could go extinct.
Mammals produce _______ for their young.
Milk
True or false: A sea urchin has an endoskeleton.
True
Why are birds able to fly? What adaptation (besides wings and feathers) has allowed them to do this?
Hollow bones
What is one way a human can try to maintain homeostasis?
Sweating, moving to a warmer/cooler spot
What is structural adaptation?
The changing of a living organisms body parts.
What is a marsupial?
A mammal with a pouch.
What kind of symmetry does a butterfly have? Bilateral, radial, or no symmetry (asymmetrical)
Bilateral
Explain what a monotreme is.
A mammal that lays eggs. For example, a platypus.
What is the difference between sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction requires two living creatures. Asexual reproduction only require one... like cloning.
What is behavioral adaptation?
Activities or actions. For example, butterflies migrate to warmer climates in the winter.
Explain what metamorphosis is.
Changing body form. Tadpole to a frog for example.
An example of a mollusk would be...
clam, snail, slug, squid, octopus
When an organism is classified as an "ectotherm". What does that mean?
The organism is cold-blooded.
Name one difference between an animal cell and a plant cell.
Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplast. Animal cells have a cell membrane and are squishy.
Give an example of a physiological adaptation.
Camel with a hump to store water in its body.