Chapter 6 Flashcard

Front

What do snakes use their slender, forked tongues for?

Back

To smell.

Front

What is an animal called that has a body temperature that stays about the same all the time?

Back

Warm-Blooded.

Front

What helps protect reptiles from predators?

Back

Their tough, dry, scaly skin.

Front

When young fish are born, how do they look?

Back

Like an adult fish.

Front

What are some amphibians that are brightly colored?

Back

Poisonous.

Front

What is the term for animals that cannot regulate their body temperature?

Back

Cold-Blooded.

Front

What is the skin of reptiles like?

Back

Tough, dry, and scaly.

Front

What do amphibians typically need to reproduce?

Back

Water.

Front

What is a common characteristic of warm-blooded animals?

Back

They maintain a constant body temperature.

Front

What do brightly colored amphibians often indicate?

Back

They may be poisonous.