Spikes & Spines
Shells
Scales and Scutes
Penetrating the Armor
100
What is the meaning of exoskeleton?
the outer protective layer of an animal
100
cheetah, lion, crocodile, etc.
What are some examples of animals that are predators?
100
What is the meaning of defense?
the protection of something or someone especially from the attack by an enemy.
100
What is animal armor?
the outer, protective layer of an animal.
200
Porcupines, sea urchins, stonefish, thorny devil etc.
What are 3 animals that use spikes and spines to protect themselves?
200
What are 3 examples of animals that use shells to protect themselves?
Turtles, tortoise, snail, clams, mussels, etc.
200
What are 3 examples of animals that use scales, or scutes to protect themselves?
armadillo, pangolins, boxfish, shark, crocodile, rhinoceros
200
What are p hysical defenses?
Adaptations that an animal is born with that help it survive.
300
Why did predators have such a hard time hunting the ankylosaurus?
Because it was very large, and had a lot of armor. (pg 38)
300
How do turtles use their shells for survival?
They tuck their head, hands and feet inside their shell and seal it shut. (pg 46)
300
What does the word armadillo mean?
Armadillo means "little armored one" (pg. 50)
300
Which animal knows how to open turtle's shells?
The bearded vulture. (pg. 52)
400
How does a tarantula protect itself? How do you know?
It uses its hind legs to rub bristles off its abdomen to irritate the eyes, nose and mouth of its attacker. (pg. 40)
400
What physical adaptation helps sea snails called limpets survive?
They have feet that work like suction cups and help them grip rocks firmly so predators have a difficult time prying them off. (pg. 47)
400
What does a sharks skin look like/feel like?
It looks like tiny sharp teeth. It feels as rough as sand paper. (pg. 52)
400
How does a sea snail get past a clam's armor?
It uses its raspy tongue to drill a hole in the shell. (pg. 54)
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