Amphibians
What is a defining characteristic of amphibians?
The ability to live in water and on land.
What is reptile skin like?
Scaly
What are the two characteristics of birds?
Wings and feathers
Are amphibians warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
What kind of skin do amphibians have?
Smooth, damp skin
What are the four groups of reptiles?
Lizards, Snakes, Turtles and Tortoises, Crocodilians
Why do birds have feathers and strong chest muscles?
Feathers: surface area for flight
Chest muscles: To move wings
Are reptiles warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Cold-blooded
Give two examples of an amphibian.
Frogs, Toads, Newts, Salamaders, Caecilians
Name one similarity and one difference between turtles and tortoises.
Both have shells, but turtles spend most of their lives in the water, and tortoises live on land.
Why do birds have hollow bones?
To reduce their body weight for flight.
Are birds warm blooded or cold blooded?
Warm-blooded
Where do amphibians start their lives?
In the water
Name one of the three ways snakes kill prey.
Crushing, biting, or venom.
What are the three types of birds?
Perching birds, swimming birds, birds of prey
What is an ectotherm?
A cold-blooded animal that relies on the environment to regulate its internal temperature.
Name three steps to an amphibian life cycle.
1. Egg (in the water)
2. Juvenile (in the water)
3. Adult (on land)
What are Jacobsen's organs?
A organ on the roof of reptiles' mouths that lets them detect smells
What is a bird's back toe called?
The hallux
What is an endotherm?
A warm-blooded animal that does not rely on the environment to have a consistent body temperature.