Investigating Structure and Behaviors of Organisms

An octopus can change the color and pattern of its skin to match the environment while hunting prey. How does this help the animal?

• to swim

• to play

• to breath

• to feed

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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

What does this animal most likely eat?

• grass

• fish

• nectar

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What does this animal most likely eat?

• grass

• fish

• nectar

What does this animal most likely eat?

• grass

• fish

• nectar

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Check the structures that help with movement.

• A seagull's wings

• A ant's mouthparts

• A frog's tongue

• A tiger's padded feet

• An ostrich's long legs

Check the structures that help with feeding

• A seagull's wings

• A ant's mouthparts

• A frog's tongue

• A tiger's padded feet

• A snake's fangs

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. Biomimetics is the study of animals to

• help scientist change animal behavior

• help scientist design things to help people

• help protect animals from predators

• help animals feed themselves.

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

Image: Dolphin's tail

• movement

• covering

• eating

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

Image: Porcupine Spines

• movement

• covering

• eating