the ______________ has mosquito in its name but it eats moquito
mosquito hawk
Some female mantises are known for doing this unusual behavior after mating.
Eating the male (sexual cannibalism)
This organ allows fish to breathe underwater.
Gills
This green pigment in leaves captures sunlight.
Chlorophyll
They latch on to you and suck your blood
Ticks
these fish can glide NOT fly but have flying in there name
Flying fish
This hard outer covering protects an insect’s body and helps prevent water loss.
Exoskeleton
This ecosystem is found where freshwater meets saltwater.
Estuary
This type of plant reproduces with spores instead of seeds.
Fern
This African fly spreads sleeping sickness.
Tsetse fly
These animals have furred skin membranes called patagia to help them soar.
flying squirrel
This stage of complete metamorphosis comes after the larva and before the adult.
Pupa
This adaptation helps ducks and other water birds move easily through water.
Webbed feet
This layer of a tree trunk shows the age of the tree.
Growth rings
This insect injects venom through a modified egg-laying structure.
Wasp
This mythical bird is reborn from its own ashes.
Phoenix
This chemical signal is released by insects to communicate with others of the same species.
Pheromone
I fly and swim, swim and dive what am I
Duck
This plant spreads its seeds through the wind using small white parachutes.
Dandelion
This large, hairy spider belongs to the tarantula family.
Tarantula
A red bird with a black eye patch often seen with their mate
cardinal
This defensive behavior occurs when an insect pretends to be dead.
Thanatosis (playing dead)
This type of water contains no salt and is found in rivers and lakes.
Freshwater
sounds like ants queen
Asexual reproduction
This mammal from Africa spreads rabies and is responsible for many human deaths.
Dog