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What are two things that all animals have in common?
They have many cells and they can move.
What does “heterotroph” mean?
It means an animal eats other living beings for food.
What are the two big groups of animals?
Invertebrates and vertebrates
What is one characteristic of invertebrates?
They do not have a backbone.
What is one characteristic of vertebrates?
They have an internal skeleton with a vertebral column.
What body parts do vertebrates usually have?
A head, a torso and limbs.
Why are sponges considered simple animals?
Because they have a simple structure and do not move.
How do sponges get their food?
They filter water and take out tiny organisms.
What special body part do jellyfish have?
Tentacles (often poisonous).
What does the body of an annelid look like?
It is long and divided into rings.
What is one typical feature of molluscs?
Many have a soft body and often a hard shell.
