external structures
Do all vertebrates have the same covering?
no, God designed each vertebrate for their environment
What kind of coverings do mammals have?
skin, fur, or hair
The only mammals that have wings and are able to fly are penguins
T or F
False: bats
which animal uses sensory organs with liquids for defense and explain
skunk
bones and what does the system do
skeletal system helps animal keep its shape
Name the 3 types of covering of vertebrates?
Scales
feathers
skin, fur , or hair
animal covering of small plates
scales
Claws can help an animal to catch hold and eat prey
T or F
True
Which animal uses claws to defend itself against predators and explain
Armadillo by digging a burrow
Cassowary slice its prey
bear
brain and nerves and what does the system do
nervous system
helps gather and understand information; controls the heartbeat and breathing
Which animal group has scales?
fish and reptiles
curved pointed nail on the end of an animals toe
claw
A bird with a cone shaped beak can crack open seeds to eat
T or F
True
which animal uses talons for defense and explain
eagle
crops and gizzards and what is the benefit of this system
digestive system
breaks down food; absorbs energy and nutrients
What kind of environment did God design an animal with feathers to survive in?
land and water
sharp hooked claw of a bird of prey
talon
Vertebrates use the sensory organs of noses or ears to smell
T or F
False: tongues
which animal uses teeth or tusks for a defense and explain
shark
dog lion
elephant
gills and what does the system do
respiratory systems
takes in oxygen
name 4 functions of an animals covering
protect organs
keep disease out of the body
protect from predators
insulate the body
ability to "see" by using sound waves
echolocation
What are 2 ways smell helps animals interact with the body?
smell helps animals locate food
smell helps animals know when another animal is near
Which animal uses spines and quills explain
porcupine
porcupine fish
heart and what does the system do
circulatory system
provides nutrients and oxygen to the body