| Number |
Answer |
Definition |
| 1 |
habitat |
The
characteristics of the native environment in which an animal normally
lives. |
| 2 |
adapt |
The
ability of an animal to change its behavior and characteristics in
order to survive in its environment. |
| 3 |
camouflage |
The
natural coloration and/or markings of an animal that allow it to visually
blend in with its surroundings, helping it to avoid detection by predators
or potential prey. |
| 4 |
ecosystem |
The
interaction of organisms with their immediate environment or habitat
that provides a functional, beneficial, and self-sustaining co-existence. |
| 5 |
exotic |
An
animal that is not found locally in the wild and is usually brought
in from a foreign location. |
| 6 |
amphibian |
A
classification of cold-blooded, vertebrate animals that usually have
smooth skin and spend the first stages of their life as aquatic animals
with gills. |
| 7 |
extinct |
A
species of animal that no longer exists. |
| 8 |
reptile |
A
classification of cold-blooded, vertebrate animals that usually have
scales and lay eggs; common members include snakes, lizards, alligators,
and turtles. |
| 9 |
carnivore |
The
term used to describe animals that primarily eat meat. |
| 10 |
predator |
An
animal that hunts or attacks another animal as a food source. |
| 11 |
omnivore |
The
term used to describe animals that eat both plants and meat. |
| 12 |
bird |
A
classification of vertebrate animals that are warm-blooded, feathered,
and lay eggs. |
| 13 |
mammal |
A
classification of warm-blooded, vertebrate animals that have hair
or fur and are usually live-bearers instead of laying eggs. |
| 14 |
herbivore |
The
term used to describe animals that primarily eat plants. |
| 15 |
prey |
An
animal that is hunted by another animal as a food source. |