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14 Cards in this Set
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Ectotherm |
A cold blooded animal whose body temperature goes up or down depending on its environment. |
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Exoskeleton |
A hard external covering of an animal. |
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Biome |
A large region that has a particular climate and specific plants and animals. |
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Crustacean |
A mainly aquatic arthropod that has a hard exoskeleton and two pairs of antennae. |
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Keratin |
A strong structural protein found in skin, hair, nails and feathers. |
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Endotherm |
A warm blooded animal that maintains a constant internal temperature. |
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Chordate |
An animal that has the beginnings of a backbone during one or more stages of development. |
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Appendage |
An external structure that extends from the main body. |
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Echinoderm |
An invertebrate that exhibits radial symmetry and a tough, spiny skin. |
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Arthropod |
An invertebrate that has a segmented body, jointed appendages, and an exoskeleton. |
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Poriferan |
An invertebrate with a porous, asymmetrical body that pumps and filters water. |
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Mollusk |
An invertebrate with a soft body that is typically enclosed in a shell. |
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Cnidarian |
An invertebrate with radial symmetry, a soft body, and tentacles with stinging capability |
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Ostia |
The small pores through which water and nutrients enter a sponge. |
