Under the Sea
Where does the sea turtle lay its eggs?
In a hole in the sand.
Where does a frog typically lay its eggs?
In or near water
Where does a dragonfly typically lay its eggs?
In the water
What does an egg contain for the baby chick to eat?
the yolk
What is inside the seed of a bean plant?
A tiny plant and some food for the plant to grow
How long does it take for sea turtle eggs to hatch?
About two months.
What does the tadpole lose as it continues to get bigger and develops into a frog?
Its tail
What is a nymph?
A young insect that looks like its parents
What are the names for grown up chicks?
Hens and Roosters
What is the name of the outer covering that protects the seed?
Seed Coat
How does a baby turtle crack its shell open?
With an 'egg tooth'
How does a tadpole breath?
through its gills
Smaller body / has no wings
Why does a mother hen turn her eggs several times a day?
To prevent the yolks from crushing her babies
What is it called when a seed has enough water and air and it begins to grow?
Germination
Are most reptiles warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Cold-Blooded
What does a frog develop to breath on land?
Lungs
What does a dragonfly do several times before becoming an adult dragonfly?
Sheds its skin
How long does a mother hen sit on her eggs?
Approximately 21 days
When a plant begins to germinate, what typically happens?
Roots grow into the ground and a stem grows up out of the ground
What is the name for the stage that follows laying eggs in the life cycle of a sea turtle?
Hatchling stage
A frog's body goes through changes (like growing legs), what is this process called?
Metamorphosis
Where does a nymph live early in its life?
In the water / eventually crawls to land
What is one similarity of the life cycle of a chicken and a turtle?
Both lay eggs / both use egg tooth to hatch / babies look similar to their parents
A young plant ___________ traits from its parents. This can include things like color and shape.
inherits