Vocabulary
Define monotremes.
Mammals who lay eggs.
What part of the echidna has sensors?
Sensors are found inside the beak, helping them locate prey.
What are three features of a mammal?
Mammals are warm blooded, they have live births, a backbone, they feed their young milk, and have complex brains.
What is mimicry?
The ability to look or act like something else.
What is the plural of church?
Churches
To burrow is to...
To burrow is to dig.
What part of the echidna provides camouflage?
The spines help them blend into the colors of soil, rocks, and leaves.
Approximately, how many hours do platypuses spend in the water.
Approximately 10 hours.
Mimics copy...
Mimics copy the appearance, action, or sound of another animal that predators fear or don't like to eat.
What is the plural of woman?
What does the word acquire mean?
Acquire means to get, take, or obtain.
What is unusual about the echidna's tongue?
It is long, sticky, and covered in hooks. Great for grabbing ants and termites.
What is the platypuses habitat?
Lakes, rivers, and streams in Australia.
Why is mimicry important?
It helps an animal live longer in its habitat.
What is the plural of loaf?
loaves
What does brittle mean?
Brittle means something that is very easily broken.
In what part of the world are echidnas located?
Australia and New Guinea
What do the platypuses eat?
Insects, shellfish, and worms.
Define prey.
Prey is an animal/insect that is hunted by another animal for food.
What is the plural of baby?
babies
Define species.
Species are categories of living things.
How big are the echidna's eggs?
Their eggs are the size of a dime.
Where do the platypus find shelter?
They build their shelter in the bank of a river or stream.
Some species have large eye spots on their bodies. Why?
Eyespots confuse predators and it gives them time to get away.
What is the plural of mouse?
mice