Animal body parts
Across
- 2. The main physical part of a person or animal, excluding the head and limbs.
- 3. A part that extends from the back of some animals and helps with balance, movement, or communication.
- 6. Body parts at the ends of the legs, used for standing, walking, and running.
- 9. Body parts used by birds, insects, and some other animals for flying.
- 10. Small, hard or thin structures that cover and protect the skin of many animals, such as fish and reptiles.
- 11. Hard structures in the mouth used for biting, tearing, and chewing food.
- 13. The opening used for eating, drinking, breathing, and making sounds.
- 14. Organs used for seeing light, shapes, colors, and movement.
- 17. Flat body parts that help fish and other aquatic animals swim and steer.
- 18. The outer covering of the body that protects it from the environment.
- 19. Sharp, curved structures on the feet of some animals used for gripping, climbing, digging, or defense.
Down
- 1. The organ used for smelling and breathing.
- 4. The upper limbs of a person, extending from the shoulders to the hands.
- 5. The limbs used for standing, walking, running, or moving.
- 6. Lightweight structures that cover birds and help with flight, warmth, and protection.
- 7. Body parts at the ends of the arms, used for holding, touching, and manipulating objects.
- 8. A hard, pointed mouthpart found in birds and some other animals, used for eating and other tasks.
- 12. The part of the body that contains the brain, eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.
- 15. Organs used for hearing sounds and, in many animals, helping with balance.
- 16. Long, flexible body parts used by animals such as octopuses for touching, moving, catching food, or sensing.
- 17. A covering of soft hair that protects the bodies of many mammals.