Ch.5 Animal Classification Vocabulary

Front

What is the life cycle stage of an insect that comes after the egg?

Back

Nymph or Larva

Front

What is a key characteristic of arthropods?

Back

They have an exoskeleton.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

A method used by some animals to navigate and locate objects using sound waves.

Front

What do we call animals that do not have a backbone?

Back

Invertebrates.

Front

What is blubber?

Back

A thick layer of fat found in some marine animals that helps them stay warm.

Front

What is the term for the process of transformation from larva to adult in insects?

Back

Metamorphosis.

Front

What is an exoskeleton?

Back

A hard outer structure that provides support and protection to arthropods.

Front

Can you name an example of an invertebrate?

Back

Jellyfish, worms, or insects.

Front

What is the primary function of a backbone?

Back

To support the body and protect the spinal cord.

Front

What are crustaceans?

Back

A group of arthropods that includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.