BJU Life Science Ch 10 Animal Classification VOCAB

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What is an animal that can regulate its internal body temperature?

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Endotherm: An animal that can maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What is a living internal support structure in animals?

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Endoskeleton: A skeleton that is inside the body, providing support and protection for internal organs.

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What do you call a mammal with a pouch in which to raise its young?

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Marsupial: A type of mammal that carries and nurses its young in a pouch.

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What is the effort to define the boundaries between the various created kinds of animals?

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Baraminology: The study of the classification of living organisms based on their created kinds.

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What is an animal that lacks a backbone?

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Invertebrate: An animal that does not have a vertebral column (backbone).

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What is the term for animals with a backbone?

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Vertebrate: Animals that possess a backbone or spinal column.

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What is the classification of animals that includes jellyfish and corals?

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Cnidaria: A phylum of animals known for their stinging cells and radial symmetry.

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What do you call the study of animal behavior?

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Ethology: The scientific study of animal behavior in natural conditions.

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What is the term for animals that are cold-blooded and rely on external sources for body heat?

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Ectotherm: An animal that cannot regulate its body temperature internally and depends on environmental heat.

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What is the term for the group of animals that includes amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals?

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Tetrapods: Vertebrates that have four limbs or limb-like structures.