| 1.
adapt |
The
ability of an animal to change its behavior and characteristics
in order to survive in its environment. |
| 2.
amphibian |
A
classification of cold-blooded, vertebrate animals that usually
have smooth skin and spend the first stages of their life as aquatic
animals with gills. |
| 3.
bird |
A
classification of vertebrate animals that are warm-blooded, feathered,
and lay eggs. |
| 4.
camouflage |
The
natural coloration and/or markings of an animal that allow it to
visually blend in with its surroundings, helping it to avoid detection
by predators or potential prey. |
| 5.
carnivore |
The
term used to describe animals that primarily eat meat. |
| 6.
exotic |
An
animal that is not found locally in the wild and is usually brought
in from a foreign location. |
| 7.
extinct |
A
species of animal that no longer exists. |
| 8.
ecosystem |
The
interaction of organisms with their immediate environment or habitat
that provides a functional, beneficial, and self-sustaining co-existence. |
| 9.
herbivore |
The
term used to describe animals that primarily eat plants. |
| 10.
habitat |
The
characteristics of the native environment in which an animal normally
lives. |
| 11.
mammal |
A
classification of warm-blooded, vertebrate animals that have hair
or fur and are usually live-bearers instead of laying eggs. |
| 12.
omnivore |
The
term used to describe animals that eat both plants and meat. |
| 13.
prey |
An
animal that is hunted by another animal as a food source. |
| 14.
predator |
An
animal that hunts or attacks another animal as a food source. |
| 15.
reptile |
A
classification of cold-blooded, vertebrate animals that usually
have scales and lay eggs; common members include snakes, lizards,
alligators, and turtles. |
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