The Animal Kingdom Flashcards
What is the term for animals that primarily eat plants?
Herbivores
True or False: Carnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.
False
Fill in the blank: Animals that eat both plants and animals are called __________.
Omnivores
What do you call an animal that is active during the day?
Diurnal
What is the term for animals that hibernate during winter?
Hibernators
Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals? (a) Lay eggs (b) Have fur or hair (c) Are cold-blooded
b) Have fur or hair
True or False: Reptiles are warm-blooded animals.
False
What is the primary characteristic of amphibians?
They live both in water and on land.
Fill in the blank: The process by which animals adapt to their environment is called __________.
Evolution
What type of animal is known for having feathers?
Birds
Which animal is considered a keystone species?
Sea otters
What is the term for animals that are born alive rather than hatching from eggs?
Viviparous
True or False: All mammals give live birth.
False
What do you call the natural home or environment of an animal?
Habitat
Fill in the blank: The study of animals and their behavior is called __________.
Zoology
What type of animal is characterized by scales and lays eggs?
Reptiles
Which of the following is NOT a type of mammal? (a) Dolphin (b) Sparrow (c) Elephant
b) Sparrow
What term describes a species that is at risk of extinction?
Endangered species
True or False: Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.
True
What is the largest group of animals on Earth?
Invertebrates
Fill in the blank: Animals that migrate seasonally are often referred to as __________.
Migratory animals
What type of animal is a frog?
Amphibian
Which animal is known for its ability to change color for camouflage?
Chameleon
What do you call the stage in an animal’s life cycle where it undergoes significant transformation?
Metamorphosis
Fill in the blank: The animal kingdom is classified into several __________.
Phyla
What is the term for the relationship between two different species living together?
Symbiosis
True or False: All birds can fly.
False
What is the primary function of an animal’s fur or feathers?
Insulation and protection
Which of the following is an example of a carnivore? (a) Cow (b) Lion (c) Rabbit
b) Lion
What do you call the study of animal behavior?
Ethology
Fill in the blank: Animals that primarily live in water are called __________.
Aquatic animals
What is the term for a group of animals of the same species living together?
Herd
True or False: Amphibians can live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
True
