Vocabulary - Animal Coverings

Amphibians:

- Example sentence: Frogs and toads are

examples of amphibians because they can

hop around on land and swim in the water.

- Definition: Amphibians are animals that

can live both in water and on land.

Mammals:

- Example sentence: Dogs, cats, and elephants

are all mammals because they have fur or hair

and their babies are born alive.

- Definition: Mammals are animals that have fur

or hair on their bodies and usually give birth to

live babies.

Undercoat:

- Example sentence: The undercoat of a

dog helps it stay cozy in cold weather.

- Definition: Undercoat is the soft fur or

hair closest to an animal's skin, which

helps keep them warm.

Mature:

- Example sentence: The apple tree

produced delicious fruit because it was

mature and had grown for many years.

- Definition: When something is mature,

it is fully grown or developed.

Surroundings:

- Example sentence: The butterfly

blended in with its colorful

surroundings, making it hard to spot.

- Definition: Surroundings are the

things and places that are all around

you.

Reptiles:

- Example sentence: Snakes and

lizards are reptiles because they

have scaly skin and their babies

hatch from eggs.

- Definition: Reptiles are animals

that have scaly skin and lay eggs.

Toxins:

- Example sentence: It's important

not to touch or eat plants you don't

know, because some of them might

have toxins that could hurt you.

- Definition: Toxins are harmful

substances that can make you sick.

- Definition: Mucus is a slimy

substance that helps keep your

nose and throat moist.

- Example sentence: When you

have a cold, your body

produces extra mucus to help

get rid of germs.

Mucus: