Animal Structures and Functions

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What is an adaptation?

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A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

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Structures that are found inside an organism's body

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internal structure

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Structures that are found outside an organism's body

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external structures

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An example of an EXTERNAL animal structure is:

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feathers

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An example of an INTERNAL animal structure is

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Brain

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Different types of bird beaks are an example of

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structural adaptations

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A structural adaptation that helps an animal hide from predators is a(n)

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camouflage

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Which of the following statements is correct? A giraffe has long legs to reach watering holes easily., A giraffe has a long tail to help guide him when he runs., A giraffe has a long tongue to reach the leaves of tall trees., A giraffe has a long mane down its neck to help it run faster.

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A giraffe has a long tongue to reach the leaves of tall trees.

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How do the spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko help organisms in their environments?

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They help organisms blend into their surroundings.

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Some animals, such as birds, have beaks, while other animals, like horses, have large mouths with flat teeth. The difference in these structures is most closely related to --

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the types of food these animals eat.