Lesson 1 Flashcards
What is the study of animals called?
Zoology
True or False: Zoology only focuses on vertebrates.
False
Fill in the blank: The scientific study of animal behavior is known as _______.
Ethology
What are the two main categories of animals in zoology?
Vertebrates and invertebrates
Which phylum includes animals with a backbone?
Chordata
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an invertebrate? A) Shark B) Octopus C) Frog
B) Octopus
What is the primary focus of comparative anatomy?
The comparison of body structures of different species
True or False: All mammals give live birth.
False
Fill in the blank: The process by which animals adapt to their environment over time is called _______.
Evolution
What is the role of a zoologist?
To study animals and their behavior, physiology, and classification
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals? A) Warm-blooded B) Lays eggs C) Has fur or hair
B) Lays eggs
What is the term for animals that are active during the night?
Nocturnal
True or False: Amphibians can live both in water and on land.
True
Fill in the blank: The study of animal classification is known as _______.
Taxonomy
What is the main purpose of animal camouflage?
To avoid predators
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of reptiles? A) Scaly skin B) Feathers C) Gills
A) Scaly skin
What term describes the natural home or environment of an animal?
Habitat
True or False: All birds can fly.
False
Fill in the blank: The largest land animal is the _______.
African elephant
What is the primary function of the animal circulatory system?
To transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body
Multiple Choice: Which of the following animals is a mammal? A) Crocodile B) Eagle C) Dolphin
C) Dolphin
What is the term for a group of animals of the same species living in a specific area?
Population
True or False: Animals that are herbivores primarily eat plants.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which animals reproduce is called _______.
Reproduction
What is a keystone species?
A species that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of a carnivore? A) Cow B) Lion C) Rabbit
B) Lion
What is the primary focus of ethology?
The study of animal behavior in natural conditions
True or False: All animals have the ability to move.
False
