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Zoology Terms

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Instructions: Animal science and classification vocabulary

  1. 1.

    What does 'herbivore' mean?

    A
    An animal that eats only meat
    B
    An animal that eats both plants and meat
    C
    An animal that eats only plants
    D
    An animal that eats insects
  2. 2.

    What is 'metamorphosis' in the animal kingdom?

    A
    Migration to warmer climates
    B
    A dramatic transformation in body structure during development
    C
    The process of shedding fur
    D
    The ability to change color
  3. 3.

    What does the term 'nocturnal' mean?

    A
    Active at night
    B
    Active at dawn and dusk
    C
    Active only in winter
    D
    Active during the day
  4. 4.

    What is an 'invertebrate'?

    A
    An animal with a backbone
    B
    An animal without a backbone
    C
    An animal that lives in water
    D
    An animal that can fly
  5. 5.

    What does 'hibernation' refer to?

    A
    Storing food underground
    B
    A state of prolonged inactivity and reduced metabolism during winter
    C
    Seasonal migration to warmer areas
    D
    Building a nest for the winter
  6. 6.

    What is 'camouflage' in zoology?

    A
    An animal's ability to blend in with its surroundings
    B
    A warning signal to predators
    C
    A method of communicating with other animals
    D
    A mating display using bright colors
  7. 7.

    What does 'endemic' mean when describing a species?

    A
    On the verge of extinction
    B
    Recently introduced to a new habitat
    C
    Native and restricted to a particular geographic area
    D
    Found on every continent
  8. 8.

    What is a 'marsupial'?

    A
    A mammal that carries its young in a pouch
    B
    A mammal that lives in the sea
    C
    A mammal that lays eggs
    D
    A cold-blooded reptile
  9. 9.

    What does 'apex predator' mean?

    A
    The fastest predator in a region
    B
    The largest predator in a habitat
    C
    A predator at the top of the food chain with no natural predators
    D
    A predator that hunts only at night
  10. 10.

    What is 'molting' in animals?

    A
    Burrowing underground
    B
    Producing venom
    C
    Changing diet with the seasons
    D
    Shedding old feathers, skin, or exoskeleton to make way for new growth
  11. 11.

    What does 'symbiosis' describe in zoology?

    A
    A close, long-term interaction between two different species
    B
    An animal living alone
    C
    The extinction of one species
    D
    Competition between two species
  12. 12.

    What is a 'primate'?

    A
    A venomous reptile
    B
    A large predatory bird
    C
    A member of the mammal order that includes humans, apes, and monkeys
    D
    Any four-legged animal
  13. 13.

    What does 'migration' mean in the animal world?

    A
    Seasonal movement from one region to another
    B
    Changing color to match surroundings
    C
    Growing a thicker coat in winter
    D
    Sleeping through winter
  14. 14.

    What is an 'amphibian'?

    A
    A cold-blooded vertebrate that typically lives both in water and on land
    B
    An insect with wings
    C
    A warm-blooded animal with scales
    D
    An animal that lives only in water
  15. 15.

    What does 'omnivore' mean?

    A
    An animal that eats both plants and animals
    B
    An animal that eats only plants
    C
    An animal that eats only meat
    D
    An animal that eats only insects

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