animal kingdom Flashcards
What is the largest group of animals on Earth?
Insects
True or False: All mammals lay eggs.
False
Fill in the blank: Animals that can live both in water and on land are called _______.
amphibians
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes mammals from other animal groups?
Mammals have fur or hair and produce milk for their young.
Which of the following is NOT a type of fish? A) Salmon B) Eagle C) Trout
B) Eagle
What do we call animals that primarily eat plants?
herbivores
True or False: Reptiles are warm-blooded animals.
False
What is the term for an animal’s role in its ecosystem?
niche
Fill in the blank: Animals that eat both plants and other animals are called _______.
omnivores
What is the primary characteristic of birds?
Birds have feathers and lay eggs.
Which group of animals is known for having scales?
Reptiles
True or False: All animals are capable of movement.
False
What type of animal is a frog?
Amphibian
What is the process by which animals adapt to their environment called?
evolution
Which of the following is an example of a carnivore? A) Cow B) Lion C) Deer
B) Lion
Fill in the blank: The scientific study of animals is called _______.
zoology
What do you call a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring?
species
True or False: Invertebrates have a backbone.
False
What is the term for the natural environment in which an animal lives?
habitat
Which type of animal is characterized by having a backbone?
vertebrates
What is the primary function of an animal’s skeletal system?
To provide structure and support.
Fill in the blank: An organism that is active at night is called a _______.
nocturnal
What adaptation allows birds to fly?
Hollow bones and wings.
Which animal is known for its ability to camouflage?
Chameleon
