animal Flashcards
What is the scientific study of animals called?
Zoology
True or False: All animals are vertebrates.
False
Fill in the blank: Animals that primarily eat plants are called _______.
herbivores
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue whale
Which group of animals is characterized by feathers?
Birds
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a mammal? A) Dolphin B) Eagle C) Elephant
B) Eagle
What type of symmetry do most animals exhibit?
Bilateral symmetry
True or False: Amphibians can live both in water and on land.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which animals produce offspring is called _______.
reproduction
What is the term for an animal that is active during the night?
Nocturnal
Which animal is known for its ability to change color?
Chameleon
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a carnivore? A) Cow B) Lion C) Rabbit
B) Lion
What is the main function of an animal’s circulatory system?
To transport nutrients and oxygen
True or False: Insects have three body segments.
True
Fill in the blank: The study of animal behavior is known as _______.
ethology
What is the term for animals that are born alive and develop inside the mother’s body?
Viviparous
What is the primary purpose of camouflage in animals?
To avoid predation
Multiple choice: Which of the following animals is known for living in colonies? A) Tiger B) Ant C) Eagle
B) Ant
What is the name of the process in which animals shed their skin?
Ecdysis
True or False: All mammals have fur or hair.
True
Fill in the blank: The animal group that includes sharks and rays is called _______.
Chondrichthyes
What is the term for an animal that can regulate its body temperature?
Endothermic
Multiple choice: Which of the following animals is a marsupial? A) Kangaroo B) Elephant C) Penguin
A) Kangaroo
What is the primary role of a keystone species in an ecosystem?
To maintain the structure of the ecosystem
