Animals and their Functions
What are the 2 of main functions animals need to perform in order to live?
getting food and water
Why do animals have to adapt?
Animals have to adapt so that they can survive in any environment.
How are the animals categorized?
They are categorized by what they eat.
What are the other main functions animals need to perform?
reproduction and the process of homeostasis
What does homeostasis have to do with adaptation?
Homeostasis is the way animals maintain a stable internal balance in their body.
What are the two main groups that animals get classified to?
invertebrates and vertebrates
What type of animal are humans considered?
Humans are considered mammals
What are adaptations?
Adaptations are behaviors and structures that allow animals to perform their functions in their environment.
What is one way an animal can be classfied?
Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, birds, mollusks
What would happen if one of the functions stoped working?
The animal species would be in danger of extinction.
Why do animals need adaptations?
Animals need adaptations to live in any certain environment.
How can we know what is an animal?
It reproduces, takes in oxygen, food & water, can maintain internal body conditions stable.