Structures and Functions Flashcards
What does a giraffe’s neck provide?
Ability to reach leaves in tall trees (for food)
What is the purpose of a skunk’s odor?
Provides protection from predators
What is an elephant’s trunk used for?
Used for drinking, feeding, grabbing, and smelling
What do bird feathers regulate?
Regulates temperature and allows them to fly
What does a chameleon’s color changing allow?
Allows them to hide from predators
What does a polar bear’s thick fur do?
Keeps them warm
What is the purpose of a turtle’s hard shell?
Provides protection from predators
What is stored in a camel’s hump?
Fat storage when food and water is scarce
What are bat wings used for?
Used for flying and to catch/carry prey
What do an owl’s large eyes help them do?
Helps them to hunt in the dark
What is a beaver’s flat tail used for?
Used for swimming and dam-building
What do octopus suction cups do?
Used to grip objects; also contains sense of taste and touch
What are squid tentacles used for?
Used to snatch food from long distance
What is a toucan’s strong beak used for?
Used to open fruits
What does a monkey’s long tail allow?
Used to swing among trees
What advantage does a cheetah’s speed provide?
Speed allows them to catch prey
What do a rabbit’s large ears allow?
Allows for expert hearing in all directions
What are porcupine sharp claws used for?
Used to climb trees for feeding on bark
What does a snake’s forked tongue do?
Used to smell scents in the air
What is an anteater’s sticky tongue used for?
Used to catch ants and termites for food
What do leaves do for plants?
Used to make food for plants; photosynthesis
What do roots absorb?
Absorb water and nutrients from the soil
What does the stem provide for a plant?
Provides support to hold the plant upright; also connects roots and leaves
What is the function of a flower in plants?
Reproduction for plants; pollination and seed formation
