DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL JAMNAGAR

L-18: - ANIMALS
New Words:

reproduction
chrysalis
incubation
camouflage
hibernation
endoskeleton
exoskeleton
vertebrates
invertebrates
terrestrial
streamlined
scavengers
parasites
aerial
arboreal
Q-1. New terms:-
1. Arboreal animals: Animals that
live mostly on trees.
2. Incubation: The act of warming
eggs in order to hatch
them.
3. Scavengers: Animals that eat
dead and decay of other animals.
4. Hibernation:The state of deep
sleep in cold winters when food is
available in less amount.

5. Parasites:Organisms that depend

on its host to grow,live and multiply.

Q-2. Answer the following

questions:-
1. Name the groups into which
animals are classified
 based on their eating habits.
Ans: The animals are classified as:
● Herbivores
● Carnivores
● Omnivores
● Scavengers
● Parasites
2. What are mammals?
Ans: Some animals give birth to young ones.
The baby develops inside the mother’s body, and
comes out after it reaches a certain size. Such
animals are known as mammals.
3. How are amphibians different from fishes?
Ans:
Fishes Amphibians
1. Fishes live in water. 1. Amphibians can live on
land and in water both.
2. Fishes have scales. 2. Amphibians have a
moist skin with no scales.

4. How are vertebrates different from invertebrates?

Ans:
Vertebrates Invertebrates
1.Vertebrates are animals 1.Invertebrates are animals
that have a backbone. that do not have a backbone.
2.Example:- Fish, Amphibians, 2.Example:- Insects,
Reptiles, Birds, Mammals Starfish, Spiders, Jellyfish, etc.

5. Why do we need to take care of and save endangered

animals?
Ans : We need to take care of endangered animals because:
● We need to preserve the ecological balance.
● The future generations should be able to see the variety
of species.
● Many animals have medicinal value that is useful for
human beings.