Lessons 6-8

Question 1

Bats belong to what mammal group?

Answer 1

Chiropterans

Question 2

Which 3 mammals are edentates?

Answer 2

Sloths, anteaters, and armadillos.

Question 3

Name 3 lagomorphs

Answer 3

Rabbits, hares, and pikas.

Question 4

Bats are the only mammals that can ______.

Answer 4

Fly

Question 5

What are the two types of bats?

Answer 5

Fruit bats/flying foxes and insect-eating bats

Question 6

Many bats use echolocation to _________.

Answer 6

Hunt or find food

Question 7

Do edentates move at a fast or slow pace?

Answer 7

Slow pace

Question 8

Edentates have long ______ and small or nonexistent _____.

Answer 8

Long Claws, small teeth

Question 9

________ means “leaping shape”.

Answer 9

Lagomorph

Question 10

When are bats most active?

Answer 10

They are nocturnal, so they are most active at night, with some being active at dusk or dawn.

Question 11

What’s the general difference between rabbits and hares?

Answer 11

Hares are usually larger with longer ears, and rabbits are typically smaller with shorter ears.

Question 12

What are the five kingdoms and examples of each?

Answer 12

Monera (bacteria), protoctistia (amoeba), fungi (mushrooms and molds), plants (trees, grasses, flowers, etc), and animals (lion, fish, etc)