animals external structures

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Porcupine Spines

• movement

• covering

• eating

Choose the best answer. Which of the following structures best functions to protect an animal from predators?

• colorful feathers

• thick fur

• sharp spines

• short legs

Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Mosquito's Mouth

• movement

• covering

• eating

External structures for movement, include wings, fins and ___________.

• legs

• fur

• nature

• insects

• small animals

Lakes are home to many kinds of birds. Which feet are most likely found on a bird that swims in water to find food?

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Does the structure pictured help the animal function in movement, eating or covering for protection?

Image: Eagle's Beak

• movement

• covering

• eating

A snail is an animal that lives in ponds, lakes, and rivers. How does the snail use the structure labeled X?

• to find food

• to reproduce

• to digest its prey

• to protect itself from predators

Q5. Structures that are found outside an organism's body

• internal structures

• external structures

Q8 An example of an EXTERNAL animal structure is:

• brain

• feathers

• stomach

• lungs

A monkey uses this animal part to help it hang from a tree.

• eyes
• nose
• tail
• fur