Animals Flashcards
What is the scientific study of animals called?
Zoology
True or False: Animals are multicellular organisms.
True
What is the process by which animals obtain and utilize nutrients called?
Nutrition
What type of animals have a backbone?
Vertebrates
Fill in the blank: Insects have a hard outer covering called an _________.
Exoskeleton
What is the scientific term for the process of animals producing offspring?
Reproduction
Which animal group includes animals like sponges, jellyfish, and corals?
Invertebrates
What is the study of animal behavior called?
Ethology
True or False: Mammals are warm-blooded animals.
True
What is the process by which animals break down food into nutrients called?
Digestion
What is the largest animal group on Earth?
Arthropods
Fill in the blank: Birds have _______ as their respiratory organs.
Lungs
What are animals that feed on plants called?
Herbivores
True or False: Fish are cold-blooded animals.
True
What is the process by which animals maintain a stable internal environment called?
Homeostasis