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abdomen - The abdomen is the segmented tail
area of an ant. It contains the heart,
Malpighian tubules, reproductive organs, and
most of the digestive system (foregut, hindgut
and rectum). It is protected by an exoskeleton.
antennae - Ants have two jointed antennae.
They are sensory appendages attached to the
head.
compound eye - Ants have two compound
eyes. These eyes are made up of many
hexagonal lens/corneas which focus light from
each part of the insect's field of view onto a
rhabdome (the equivalent of our retina).
head - The head of an ant (or any insect) is
the location of its brain, two compound eyes,
its proboscis, pharynx (the start of the
digestive system), the point of attachment of
its two antennae, etc.
jointed leg - Ants, like all insects, have
six jointed legs.
mandibles - Mandibles are the jaws of
the ant. The mandibles bite off food and
tear it into small, easily digestible pieces.
petiole - The small lump located between
the abdomen and the thorax Some ants
have one petiole and some have two.
thorax - The thorax is the chest area of
an insect (including ants). The thorax is
divided into three segments; on each
segment is a pair of legs. The thorax
contains the muscles that make the legs
move.
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Abdomen - the segmented tail area (it
has nine segments) of a bee, that
contains the heart, reproductive organs,
wax glands, and most of the digestive
system
Antenna - one of two sensory
appendages attached to the head of adult
bees
Compound Eye - one of two large eyes
that are made up of many hexagonal
lenses
Forewing - one of the two large, upper
wings (attached to the thorax)
Head - The head is the part of the insect
that contains the brain, the eyes, the
proboscis, and the mandibles - the two
antennae are attached to the head
Hindwing - one of the two lower wings
(attached to the thorax).
Honeycomb - the hexagonal structure
made of wax that is constructed by bees
and used to incubate eggs and store
honey
Leg - adult bees have six legs attached to
the thorax
Mandibles - a pair of plier-like jaws - located
on the lower sides of the head. They are used
to carry things, construct and clean the hive,
hold enemies, and bite into flowers (to release
pollen)
Pollen baskets - areas located on the hind legs
- used for carrying pollen back to the hive
Proboscis - a straw-like tongue attached on
the head - it is used for eating tiny particles
like pollen
Simple eyes - small eyes located towards the
front of the face - they can only tell light from
dark
Stinger - a sharp shaft located at the end of the
abdomen and used for defense - only present
on females
Thorax - the body section between the head
and the abdomen - the legs and wings attach to
the thorax
Wax glands - glands under the abdomen that
make wax - used in forming the honeycomb
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abdomen - the segmented tail area of a beetle that
contains the heart, reproductive organs, and most of
the digestive system
antenna - like all insects, beetles have 2 segmented
antennae
compound eye - a faceted eye made up of many
hexagonal lenses
elytron - (plural elytra) elytra are hardened fore
wings that protect the longer hind wings
head - the head is at the front end of the beetle's
body and is the location of the brain, the two
compound eyes, the mouth parts, the pharynx (the
start of the digestive system), and the points of
attachment of its two antennae.
hind wing - beetles have two hind
wings, used for flying (or
swimming). These long wings can
be folded under the elytra when not
in use.
legs - like all insects, beetles have 6
jointed legs
mandibles - the jaws
maxillary palps - long, segmented
mouth parts that grasp the food
thorax - the middle area of the
beetle's body - where the legs and
wings are attached
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abdomen - the belly.
auriculars (ear coverts) - the
feathers that cover the bird's ear
opening (located behind the eyes).
breast - the area over the belly and
under the throat.
cere - the waxy-looking bumps on the
upper beak of some birds (including
the parrots, pigeons, and some
hawks).
claws - hard talons at the end of each
toe.
crown - the top of the bird's head.
forehead - the area directly above the
eyes.
lore - the area on each side of a bird's
face, between the eyes and the upper
bill.
lower mandible - the lower part of
the bill.
nape - the back of the neck.
primaries - the main flight feathers on the wings (they
are located on lower [outer] parts of the wings).
scapulars - feathers on the shoulder (also called lesser
secondary coverts).
secondaries - the smaller flight feathers on the wings they are on the upper part of the wings (above the
primaries).
tail feathers - flight feathers at the end of the bird
(used for steering).
toes - the digits of the feet.
throat - the area under head and above the chest.
upper mandible - the upper part of the bill.
wing coverts - small feathers that cover the base of
larger wing feathers (located at the top of the wings
under the scapulars).
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Abdomen - The abdomen is the segmented
tail area of an insect that contains the heart,
Malpighian tubules, reproductive organs,
and most of the digestive system.
Antenna - An antenna is a sensory
appendage that is attached to the head of
adult insects. Antennae are used for the
sense of smell and balance. Butterflies have
two antennae with clubs at the end.
Head - The head is the part of the insect
that contains the brain, two compound
eyes, the proboscis, and the pharynx (the
start of the digestive system). The two
antennae are attached to the head.
Hind wing - The hind wings are the two
lower wings.
Leg - All adult butterflies have six legs.
The two forelegs of some butterfly species
Compound Eye - Insect compound eyes are are tiny.
made up of many hexagonal lenses.
Proboscis - Adult butterflies sip nectar
Fore wing - The fore wings are the two
and other liquids using a spiral, straw-like
upper wings.
proboscis located on their head.
Thorax - The thorax is the body section
between the head and the abdomen. The
legs and wings attach to the thorax.
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Abdomen - The abdomen is the segmented tail area. The swimmerets, telson, and
uropods are attached to the abdomen.
Carapace - The protective shell (exoskeleton) of the cephalothorax.
Cephalic groove - An indentation in the carapace between the head region and the thorax
region.
Cephalothorax - The combined head and thorax (this animal has no neck!). The
cephalothorax contains the heart, gills, and stomach.
Cheliped - One of two big claws used for defense and food handling.
Eye - The two eyes are located towards the front.
Long antennae - Two long, sensory organs towards the front of the crayfish.
Short antennae - Two short antennae, also called antennules.
Rostrum - The area above the eyes.
Swimmerets - Five pairs of short appendages on the abdomen; they are used for
swimming.
Tail fan - The telson and the four uropods. It is used for backwards swimming.
Telson - The single, hind-most extension of the tail fan.
Uropods - Two pairs of appendages on the tail fan that surround the telson.
Walking legs - Four pairs of long, jointed legs used for walking. The gills are attached to
the tops of the walking legs.
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abdomen - the segmented tail area of a cricket, which
contains the heart, reproductive organs, and most of the
digestive system
antennae - like all insects, crickets have 2 segmented
antennae that sense touch and odors
cerci - a pair of sensory organs located at the rear of the
abdomen (the singular of circi is cercus) - larger in males
compound eye - crickets have 2 faceted eyes made up of
many hexagonal lenses
fore wing - the pair of wings closest to the head
head - the head is at the front end of the cricket's body and
is the location of the brain, the two compound eyes, the
mouth parts, and the points of attachment of its two
antennae.
hind wing - the pair of wings farthest from the head
jumping legs -the long, hindmost
pair of the cricket's six legs
mouth - located on the head near
the palps
ovipositor - a reproductive organ
located at rear of the female's
abdomen (between cerci)
palps - long, segmented mouth parts
(under the jaws) that grasp the food
simple eye - small, primitive organs
that distinguish dark from light
spiracles - a series of holes located
along both sides of the abdomen;
they are used for breathing
thorax - the middle area of the
cricket's body - where the legs and
wings are attached
walking legs - the four, short front
legs that are used for walking
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beak - the elongated part of the
mouth and jaws
blowhole - the hole on the top of
the head through which the
dolphin breathes air (it is the
dolphin's nostril)
dorsal fin - the fin on the upper
side of the body
fluke - one half of the tail
flipper - one of a pair of wide,
flat forelimbs that is used for
swimming
median notch - the indentation
between the two flukes
melon - the rounded structure
in the top of the dolphin's head
ear - hearing organs located on the just in front of the blowhole
head behind the eye
eye - sight organs located on the
head
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anal fin - the fin on the
lateral line - a series of sensory pores
lower side of the body near (small openings) that are located
the tail
along the sides of fish - they sense
vibrations in the water
caudal fin - the tail fin
mouth - the part of the body which
dorsal fin - the fin on the the fish uses to catch food - it is
upper side of the body
located at the front of the body
eye - sight organs located
on the head
pectoral fin - each of the paired fins
on either side of the body, near the
head
gills - fleshy organs that are
used for breathing - they
pelvic fin - each of the paired fins on
are located on the side of
the lower side of the body, near the
the head
head
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Antennae - Two sensory organs (feelers) located towards the front of the crab.
Carapace - The hard, protective outer shell of the crab. The carapace is made of
chitin.
Cheliped - One of two big claws used for defense and food handling. In male fiddler
crabs, one cheliped is much bigger than the other; in females, the two chelipeds are about
the same size.
Eyestalk - The two compound eyes are located on eyestalks.
Mouth - The mouth is located at the front of the crab, near base of the eyestalks and
the antennae.
Walking legs - Four pairs of long, jointed legs used for locomotion (walking).
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Word Bank:
ant
antenna
bee
butterfly
caterpillar
dragonfly
fly
grasshopper
ladybug
mosquito
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Anal segment - The last segment; it is where waste (in the form of pellets) leaves
the body.
Antennae - Two sensory organs (feelers) located towards the front of the millipede.
Each antenna is made of 7 jointed segments.
Collum - The first segment just behind the head; it protects the rear surface of the
head.
Eye - The two compound eyes are located on the head.
Head - The head has two antennae, two eyes, and the mouth.
Labrum - The area just above the mouth.
Mandibles - These large, toothed cutting surfaces are used for eating; each
mandible is made of two segments.
Pairs of Legs - Most segments have two pair of legs; these are called
diplosomites. The first few segments have only one pair of legs; they are called somites.
The second-to-last segment has no legs. Each leg has a tiny claw.
Sternites - The underside of each segment, between the legs, which is relatively
unprotected (also called the sternum). When in danger, the millipede curls up, protecting
the underside.
Tergites - The upper portion of each segment (also called the tergum). The tergum is
covered with a hard, protective exoskeleton.
Trunk - The body of the millipede (excluding the head).
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Long, powerful tail - Many moles have a long, powerful tail.
Long, thick, brown fur - This fur insulates the mole against temperature
extremes.
Mouth - The mouth contains sharp, pointed teeth; it is located under the
snout.
Pointed snout - The sensitive snout helps the mole find its food.
Sensory whiskers - Moles have a very good sense of touch. In addition to
whiskers, they have sensory bumps on the snout and sensory hairs on the
feet and tail.
Shovel-shaped, thick-clawed feet - These substantial claws are used for
burrowing and catching food.
Tiny, dark eye - Moles are virtually blind.
Tiny ear - Moles do not have very good hearing.
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Ocean Animals:
conch
octopus
sea star (starfish)
great white shark orca (killer whale)
sea urchin
jellyfish
scallop
squid
horseshoe crab
sea cucumber
swordfish
lobster
seahorse
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Word Bank:
crocodile
frog
iguana
lizard
snake
tadpole
toad
turtle
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anal fin - the fin on the
nostril - paired slits on the underside of the snout. Water
lower side of the body near continually flows through the nostrils, giving the shark
the tail (not on all sharks) olfactory (sense of smell) information. Unlike humans, shark
nostrils have nothing to do with breathing - they are not even
connected to the mouth.
caudal fin - the tail fin
eye - sight organs located
on the head
pectoral fin - each of the paired fins on either side of the
body, near the head
pelvic fin - each of the small, paired fins on the lower rear
fin spine - a protective
spine located at the base of side of the body
the first dorsal fin (not all
sharks have fin spines)
second dorsal fin - the fin on the upper side of the body
nearest the tail
first dorsal fin - the fin on
the upper side of the body snout - the front part of the shark's head
nearest the head
ventral fin - each of the paired fins on the lower side of the
gills - fleshy organs that
body, near the head
are used for breathing they are located on the side
of the head
mouth - the part of the
body which the fish uses to
catch food - it is located at
the front of the body
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eyespots - located at the
mouth - on the underside of the head tips of the long tentacles on it contains the radula, a file-like
land snails
tongue that breaks down the snail's
food
foot - the soft, muscular
part of the snail that allows respiratory pore - a small hole in the
the snail to move
side of the body, used for breathing
shell - the hard, spiral,
protective covering of the
snail
tentacles - two long and two short
sensory tentacles on the upper surface
of the snail's head
head - the front part of the
snail, containing the
tentacles, eyes, and mouth
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abdomen - the belly, also called the opisthosoma.
It contains the guts, heart, reproductive organs, and
silk glands.
cephalothorax - the fused head and thorax, also
called the prosoma. It contains the brain, jaws,
eyes, stomach, and leg attachments.
eyes - tiny eyes (also called ocelli) that can only
detect light and dark - they are located on top of the
spider's cephalothorax. Most species of spiders
have 8 eyes, but other species have 12, 6, 4, 2 or no
eyes.
jaws - also called chelicera, they are located below
the eyes. The jaws are tipped with fangs that can
inject poison.
leg - spiders have 8 legs. Each leg is
made of seven segments and has 2
or 3 tiny claws at the tip. If a leg is
lost, it will grow back.
pedicel - the spider's waist - it
connects the cephalothorax and the
abdomen.
pedipalps - also called palps, these
two sensory feelers look like very
short legs attached to the front of the
spider - they taste food.
spinnerets - where the spider's silk
is released - they are located at the
tip of the abdomen.
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epidermis - the layer of cells that covers the outer surface of the sponge. The thin, flattened cells of the
epidermis are called pinacocytes.
holdfast - root-like tendrils that attach the sponge to rocks.
osculum - the large openings in a sponge through which water flows out of the sponge. Sponges may have
more than one oscula.
water flows in - water flows into a sponge through pores (holes) located all over its body. The sponge
obtains its nutrients and oxygen by processing this flowing water.
water flows out - water flows out of a sponge through large openings called oscula.
archaeocyte (amoebocyte) - Cells with pseudopods, located in the mesohyl. They are used in processing
food, distributing it to other cells, and for other functions.
choanocyte - also called the collar cell, thse cells line the inner cavity of the sponge and have a flagellum.
The sponge obtains its nutrients and oxygen by processing flowing water using choanocytes.
epidermis (pinacocyte) - the epidermis is the layer of cells that covers the outer surface of the sponge. The
thin, flattened cells of the epidermis are called pinacocytes.
flagellum - the whip-like structure of a choanocyte; the flagellum moves, pushing water (which contains
nourishment) through the sponge.
mesohyl (mesenchyme) - the gelatinous layer between the outer body of the sponge and the spongocoel
(the inner cavity).
spicule - spicules are sharp spikes (made of calcium carbonate) located in the mesohyl. Spicules form the
"skeleton" of many sponges.
spongocoel - the central, open cavity in a sponge through which water flows.
water flows in through porocytes - water flows into a sponge through cells with pores (these cells are
called porocytes) located all over its body.
water flows out through the osculum - water flows out of a sponge through large openings called oscula
(plural).
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arms (8) - eight short limbs, each of which has two rows of suction cups on
the lower side; the arms hold the food while the squid bites it into swallowable
pieces.
beak and mouth - the parrot-like beak on the mouth is used for biting
food into small pieces. The beak and mouth are surrounded by the bases of the
arms and tentacles.
clubs (2) - the ends of the tentacles, which have toothed suckers.
eye - an organ used to see; squids have two, very large eyes (they are large in
proportion to the size of the body).
feeding tentacles (2) - the two, long tentacles are used for obtaining
prey; they have toothed suckers only near the tip.
fins - two flaps on the mantle that are used to stabilize the squid during
swimming.
head - the small part of the body between the mantle and the arms; the head
contains the eyes, the brain, and the muscular buccal mass (which crushes the
food).
mantle - the large part of the squid in front of the head; inside the mantle are
the stomach, gills, ink sac, pen, reproductive organs, and many digestive
organs.
siphon - a tube-like organ on the lower side of the head; it expels water
forcefully, enabling the squid to propel itself through the sea.
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baleen plates - comb-like,
flippers - the pair of wide, flat forelimbs that are used for
flexible material that hangs
swimming.
from the upper jaw of baleen
whales and filters food from median notch - the indentation between the two flukes.
the water.
throat grooves - long grooves on the whale's throat that
blowhole - each of the two
allow the throat to expand during the huge intake of water
holes on the top of the baleen during filter feeding. When they eat, these grooves
whale's head through which expand, allowing them to take huge gulps of water,
the whale breathes air (they forcing it through their short baleen to filter out tiny
are the whale's nostrils).
organisms (only in some baleen whales).
dorsal fin - the fin on the
upper side of the body.
tail stock - the narrow, muscular part of a whale's tail
between the body and the flukes .
eye - sight organs located on
the head.
fluke - one half of the tail.
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arm bones - the arms consist of an upper arm (humerus) and a forearm (with a radius
and reduced ulna), with an elbow between them.
body - the bat's body is covered with fur.
ears - bats have large external ears and good hearing. Carnivorous (meat-eating) bats
have larger ears than herbivorous (plant-eating) bats; meat-eaters also have echolocation
abilities.
eyes - bats have good eyesight and can see very well in the dark (the saying "blind as a
bat" is silly).
finger bones - bats have four very long finger bones that support the outer wing (and a
short thumb).
five-toed feet - bats have two, five-toed feet and short legs with knees. Bats sleep
hanging upside down, hanging by claws on their toes.
nose - most bats have a good sense of smell.
thumb - the clawed thumb of the bat is very short (unlike the other four fingers, which
are very long).
uropatagium - the flap of skin between the bat's hind legs and the tail.
wings - bats have large wings supported by the arm and finger bones. The wings are
covered with leathery skin (called the patagium) and are powered by large muscles in the
body. Bats are the only flying mammal.
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