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Vazquez 6.1 cp
animals
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Science
6th Grade
02/07/2008

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Term
Bilateral Symmetry
Definition
Bodies that can be divided into right and left halves that nearly mirror each other
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Asymmetrical
Definition
animals that have bo definite shape
Term
Predator Adaptations
Definition
Camouflage
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Behavioral Adaptations

Definition
  • Chemicals
  • running speed
  • Traveling in groups

                                               

Term
animal classicication
Definition
  • can be classified into 2 groups: with back bones and with no backbones
  • Vertebrates and Invertebrates

animals grouped toghether have common characteristics

Term
what is an adaptation?
Definition
Any structure, process, or behavior that helps an organism survive in its envoiroment
Term
Symmetrical
Definition
animals that have a definitive body shape
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Where do animals get their adaptations?
Definition
They are inherited
Term
What are some adaptations that help animals avoid becoming prey?
Definition
  • outer coverings
  • size
  • mimicry
  • camouflage
Term
name six characteristics that all animals have
Definition
  • multicellular
  • nucleus
  • helerotrophic
  • digest food
  • movement
  • reproduction
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