External structures and functions of animals

Which external structure protects lobsters, snails, and ladybugs?

• Scales

• Exoskeleton

• Feathers

• Skin

Which animal has an exoskeleton?

• Bear

• Snail

• Slug

• Fish

Which external structure of an animal provides the best protection from a very wet environment?

• Fur

• Scales

• Claws

• Feathers

Sharp structures on the feet of some animals are called...

• toes

• feathers

• claws

A hard external covering that is waterproof.

• Exo-skeleton

• Endo-skeleton

It protects the soft body underneath.

• Function of Exo-skeleton

• Function of Endo-skeleton

Other name for large exo-skeleton.

• Shells

• Ribs

• Skull

It protects it from sunlight and water loss. It helps in camouflage.

• Snail’s exo-skeleton

• Human's skeleton

• Fish's skeleton

It helps to protect its wings.

• Snail’s exo-skeleton

• Human's skeleton

• Fish's skeleton

• Ladybug’s exo-skeleton

A body part on the outside of an animal that helps it survive is called a(n) _____

• internal structure

• external structure

• organism

• adaptation