Which sentence correctly describes what this common structure does for these animals? A. It regulates the animal's temperature. B. It provides a hard, waterproof covering. C. It allows the animals to fly. D. It helps them to capture prey.

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A: Insects are the invertebrates and the largest group in the phylum arthropods. These comprise a class…

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Q: Speculate on why birds have higher body temperatures than mammals.

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A: Endotherms are organisms, which regulate their own internal body temperature, regardless of…

Q: This organ can be found in the human head. Which sentence correctly describes one function of this…

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Q: Reptiles are said to be behavioral homeotherms. Explain what this means.

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A: Segmentation of the body refers to the "division" of the body of living organisms into small…

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Q: Explain why today’s amphibians are all tied to moist environments.

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Q: Compare and contrast the characteristics of a jawless fish to those of a jawed fish.

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Q: Which chordate group has the most species? A. Hagfishes B. Lampreys C. Bony Fishes D.…

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A: Muscular system is a type of body system which is involved in contraction as well as relaxation so…

Q: Tabulate the difference between frog and shark regarding the skin?

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Q: A shark can stay in water at a desired level without swimming or moving its fins. Give reason.

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Q: Which term refers to the belly of the pig? a. Superior b. Inferior c. Dorsal d. Ventral

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Q: List or briefly describe 3 different adaptations that help mammals keep themselves warm 1. 2. 3.

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Q: Which is not true about Cnidarians? A1. Some cnidarians go through polyp stages and medusa stages A.…

A: Cnidarians are invertebrates such as jellyfish and corals, belongs to the phylum Cnidaria. All…

Q: Which statement comparing these organisms is correct?

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Q: How does an aquatic animal offset the decrease in oxygen levels in warmer water? A. by increasing…

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Ecological adaptations

An ecological adaptation is any morphological, physiological, or behavioral trait of an organism that allows it to survive and reproduce in a habitat or ecosystem. Adaptation is a biological mechanism by which an organism gradually gets more acclimated to its surroundings.