Organism Structures and Functions

an arrangement of parts

• structure

• environment

• function

• camouflage

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a single living thing

• prey

• predator

• organism

• environment

coloring or other physical characteristics that help an organism to blend in with its surroundings

• camouflage

• environment

• predator

• function

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The spotted fur of a leopard and spotted skin of a leopard gecko are shown in the photographs below. 
How do these body coverings help organisms in their environments?

• They help organisms find food.

• They help organisms look like another animal in its environment.

• They help organisms eat food quickly.

• They help organisms blend into their surroundings. 

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

• A

• B

• C

• D

What solid structure do many invertebrates have for support?

• Spidy suit

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Kevlar

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

Animals have different ​ (a)   that allow them to get ​ (b)   from their environment.

• structures

• information

• model

• process