Animal Adaptations and Their Functions

The video tutorial introduces terrestrial animals, explaining their adaptations to different environments. It covers five types: cursorial, posterior, arborial, aerial, and desert animals, detailing their unique characteristics and examples. The session concludes with a preview of the next topic on microorganisms and bacteria.

What are terrestrial animals?

• Animals that live underground

• Animals that fly

• Animals that live on land

• Animals that live in water

Which of the following is an example of a cursorial animal?

• Chameleon

• Rabbit

• Camel

• Lion

What adaptation helps cursorial animals run fast?

• Large ears

• Sharp claws

• Streamlined body

• Thick fur

Which animals are adapted for a digging lifestyle?

• Arboreal animals

• Desert animals

• Fossorial animals

• Aerial animals

What is a key feature of fossorial animals?

• Adhesive pads

• Feathers

• Powerful claws

• Long legs

Which animals are adapted for climbing?

• Arboreal animals

• Fossorial animals

• Desert animals

• Cursorial animals

What adaptation helps arboreal animals climb?

• Thick fur

• Sharp beak

• Adhesive pads

• Streamlined body

Which animals are adapted for flying?

• Fossorial animals

• Arboreal animals

• Desert animals

• Aerial animals

What is a common adaptation of desert animals?

• Powerful claws

• Streamlined body

• Hydroscopic skin

• Adhesive pads

How do desert animals conserve water?

• By having a thick cream

• By having a streamlined body

• By having powerful claws

• By having adhesive pads