Vocabulary-Module 2 -4th Grade Animal Defense Mechanism

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What does 'lethal' mean?

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Deadly

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What does 'external' mean?

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On the outside

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What does 'deflate' mean?

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To let the air out

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What does 'internal' mean?

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On the inside

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What do 'categories' mean?

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Different types of things

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What is a defense mechanism in animals?

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A way animals protect themselves from predators.

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What does 'camouflage' mean?

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A method animals use to blend in with their surroundings.

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What is 'mimicry'?

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When one animal looks like another to avoid being eaten.

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What does 'toxic' mean?

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Poisonous or harmful to other animals.

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What is 'armor' in the context of animals?

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A hard outer covering that protects an animal.