Science
Anatomy
The study of the structure of organisms and their parts. Anatomy. Anatomy is the science of understanding how living things are put together.
Carnivore
An animal that only eats other animals. Carnivore. A carnivore is an animal that survives by eating other animals for energy and nutrients.
Dorsal
The back, or upper side of an organism. Dorsal refers to the upper side or back of an animal, like a dolphin's fin.
Filter feeder
An organism that eats by straining food particles from water. Filter feeder. A filter feeder is an animal that gets its food by filtering small particles like plankton from the water.
Herbivore
An animal that eats only plants. Herbivore. Herbivores are animals that get their energy and nutrients by consuming plants and vegetation.
Invertebrate
An animal without a backbone. Invertebrate. An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a spine, like insects or jellyfish.
Morphology
The study of the form and structure of organisms. Morphology is the science of understanding how living things are shaped and organized.
Niche
The role an animal or plant plays in its habitat. niche. A niche is the specific role or job an organism has in its environment, including where it lives and how it interacts with other organisms.
Physiology
The scientific study of functions and mechanisms in a living system. Physiology is the science of how living organisms function and perform vital processes.
Predator
An animal that hunts and eats other animals. Predator. In Science, a predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals for food.
Water vascular system
A system of fluid-filled tubes in echinoderms like starfish. Water vascular system. The water vascular system is a network of tubes that helps echinoderms move and find food by using water pressure.
