Structure of Living Things

What do the beetles use their horn structures to battle for?

• fun

• exercise

• a mate

• none of the above

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What function does this butterfly's wing structure provide?

• ability to climb

• camouflage

• extra nutrients

• warmth

Which of these is an example of a lizard's internal structures?

• lungs

• skin

• eyes

• claws

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What structure on a whip spider helps it capture its prey?

• flat body

• exoskeleton

• arm-like jaws

• small size

What is the function of a water monitor lizard's tail structure?

• to swim

• to slap prey

• to burrow

• to slap predators

How might a very large seed structure help a plant survive?

• can be carried by wind

• scare predators away

• too big to be eaten

• contain lots of nutrients

Which is a disadvantage of an exoskeleton?

• vulnerability when growing

• protection from predators

• built-in waterproofing

• protection from falling rock

How do the zig-zag edges on a tea plant leaf help it survive?

• rainwater runs off

• makes leaf taste bad

• protect from predators

• it just looks cool

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Which of these structures inspired a new type of swimsuit?

• shark skin

• butterfly wings

• fish scales

• mustard seeds

WHich of these is an external structure used by the lizard to dig and climb?

• tail

• claws

• teeth

• tongue