Name one structure that animals have that helps them survive?
Animal structures are the features that help them survive. These features can be internal or external. Some animal structures are used for protection, movement, and/or communication.
Animal Structures
Internal structure: External structure: Adaptation:
Concepts:
Some animals have structures called 'horns' used in defense. Owls can turn their heads almost 270 degrees due to their special neck structure. The elephant's trunk is made up of 40,000 muscles!
Fun facts:
What are the three main structural features that all animals have in common?
Reproduction Nutrition
All Animals Have
Brain break: Create a drawing of a mythical creature that lives in a deep, dark cave. The creature should have five distinct features and a color palette of at least three colors. You may use any medium to create your drawing.
Which of these animals has a back bone?
What type of spine do mammals have?
- Vertebrae
- Exoskeleton
- Cartilage
- Ribs
What is the difference between an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton?
An exoskeleton is a hard covering that supports and protects the bodies of some types of animals. The word exoskeleton means “outside skeleton.” Many invertebrates, or animals without backbones, have exoskeletons. Insects are the largest group of animals that have an exoskeleton.
Exoskeleton
Describe different types of bird beaks!
What is the purpose of a bird's beak?
- To fly
- To eat
- To swim
- To sing
What is the purpose of a fish's gills?
- To hear
- To see
- To breathe
- To smell
How many legs do insects have?
What type of feet do reptiles have?
What are the three things that animal structures are needed for?