Definitions
what does a thermometer do
measures temperature
example of warm-blooded animal
lion, bear, cow, pig, dog...
has fins, scales and a clear coat of slime
An animal that hunts other animals for food
predator
give an example of an animal that goes through metamorphosis
animal that has about the same body temperature all the time
warm-blooded
example of cold-blooded animal
lizard, snakes, turtles...
2 big groups of animals (bone structure)
vertebrates and invertebrates
an animal that is hunted and killed by another for food
prey
a cold blooded invertebrate with six legs and three body parts
insect
series of change that happens as an amphibian becomes and adult
metamorphosis
lizard, snake, turtle...
animals that have backbones
vertebrates
used to measure temperature
thermometer
how does a cold-blooded animal get warmer when cold
move to a warmer area
animal has a body temperature that changes depending on the surroundings
cold-blooded
give and example of an amphibian
frogs, salamanders...
animals that do not have backbones
invertebrates
scale scientists use to measure temperature
celsius
a cold blooded invertebrate with eight legs and two body parts
spider
breathes with gills when young, but breathes with lungs as an adult
amphibian
have tough, dry, scaly skin and breathes with lungs
reptiles
Three groups of cold-blooded animals
fish, amphibians, and reptiles
color or pattern that makes them blend in with their surrounding
camouflage
why do we need to learn about different types of animals
so we can do our job to manage the earth well. to better take care of animals