Structure and Function of Organisms

A part of a living thing (body part, plant part)

• Function

• Structure

• Adaptation

• Niche

What a body part or plant part does

(the purpose for that part)

• Function

• Structure

• Adaptation

• Niche

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This structure would help an aquatic animal to swim.

• Hooves

• Flat Teeth

• Large Ears

• Fins

If an animal has flat teeth, what can we conclude about that animal?

• It is a CARNIVORE

• It is a HERBIVORE

• It is a OMNIVORE

• It is a PRODUCER

If an animal has SHARP teeth, what can we conclude about that animal?

• It is a PRODUCER

• It is a CARNIVORE

• It is a HERBIVORE

• It is an OMNIVORE

When an animal's pattern or coloration blends in with their habitat, it is called:

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

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When an animal becomes dormant (sleeps) for a long period of time, typically in winter - it is called:

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

Different beak and claw types on birds help them to _______.

• Eat different types of prey

• Build different types of nests

• Care for their young

• Fly in different conditions

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Kangaroos have large, heavy tails, while spider monkeys have long, thin tails. Kangaroos use their tails when hopping and crawling. Spider monkeys use their tails to move through the trees. Both animals use their tails for:

• grabbing and holding their food

• supporting and balancing their body

• attracting the attention of other animals

• carrying their young

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Which two traits best help a cactus conserve water in the dry conditions of a West Texas desert ecosystem? (5.10A)

• Large flowers and sweet fruit

• Sweet fruits and sharp spines

• Sharp spines and waxy stems

• Waxy stems and large flowers

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