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Owl

echolocation (good sense of hearing)

____________ means animals are active during the night.

Nocturnal

Eagle

strong feet and claws

Desert animals eat plants to get water, but spines and thorns help protect the plants from thirsty animals. (True/False)

True

Poison oak

poisonous resin/sap

Puffer fish

large and powerful jaws, inflation, poison

Why don't all animals have the same adaptations?

...

(A) _________ is a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive.

adaptation

Rafflesia flower

produces bad smell (rotting flesh)

___________ can also be used to sneak up on prey. (feet, wires, whiskers, camouflage)

camouflage

Sea lions, walruses, and other animals in cold climate have a layer of __________, or fat, under their skin.

blubber

Water hyacinth

stem that can trap air

Polar bear

white fur, thick fur, small and rounded ears, fur between their paws

Water lily

thin and wide leaves

Camouflage helps seals without being seen when hunting. (True/False)

True

Duck

webbed feet

A frog's tongue is an example of a(n) ___________ (adaptation, behavior, skill, extra part)

adaptation

Pale-colored body coverings keep animals from absorbing too much heat. (True/False)

True

Giraffe

long neck (to reach food)

Teak Tree

shed its leaves during autumn/fall

Desert plants have an adaptation to help take in and store water. (True/False)

True

Shark

fins, streamlined body, sharp teeth

Lizard

autotomy (they can cut off their tail)

Why couldn't an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?

...

Cattail

narrow leaves (stands against the moving water)

Pitcher plant

pitcher-like structure with water in it

Venus flytrap

trigger hairs (trap insect)

Blubber helps the animal become _________. (warm/cold)

warm

Large ears and thin bodies help animals get hot. The jackrabbit is an example. (True/False)

True

Animals have more blubber in the summer than winter. (True/False)

False

All things can live in the desert. (True/False)

False

Could different animals have similar adaptations? (Explain)

Yes

Seaweed

tough leaves (stands against strong ocean waves)

Leaf insect

camouflage (have the same shape/structure like its surroundings)

Ferret

produce bad smell

Rose

thorn on its stem

Crab

strong claws

__________ help lions get food.

sharp claws, teeth, etc.

Blending in is an adaptation called ___________.

camouflage

Sunflower

wide/broad leaves, bristles on stem

Chameleon

mimicry (change its body color)

Could an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?

No

Pond skater

light body (to move easily on water)

Plants in the North with colder climates have fuzzy leaves to keep out frost. (True/False)

True

Many desert animals, such as coyotes and rattlesnakes, are asleep during the night. (True/False)

False

Cactus

spine, thick and waxy stem