Unit 2 - Lesson 5 Flashcards

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Consumer

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An animal that eats other organisms or parts of organisms to get energy for life

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Invertebrate

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An animal without a backbone. 95% of animal species are invertebrates

Many invertebrates do not have any bones

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Exoskeleton

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A hard, external covering which supports the body. Many invertebrates have this

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Vertebrates

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Animals that have a backbone
Most reproduce sexually

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Endoskeleton

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An internal skeleton that supports an animal’s body

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Types of Vertebrates

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Amphibians - live on land and water
Reptiles - have scales or plates. Lay eggs
Birds - have wings and feathers. Lay eggs
Mammals - have hair or fur, a jaw, 3 middle ear bones and produce milk
Fish - live in water

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Types of body plan ( symmetry)

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Asymmetry - the animal is irregular in shape

Radial Symmetry - the body of the animal is organized like spokes on a wheel

Bilateral Symmetry - the animal has 2 sides that mirror each other

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What characteristics do all animals have?

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Multicellular
Specialized Parts - cells develop into different types of cells
Movement
Reproduction - mostly sexual, some asexual
Consumers
Maintain body temperature

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