Across
- 2. An animal that is hunted and eaten by other animals for food.
- 3. A hard outer structure that acts as built-in armor to protect soft-bodied animals from enemies.
- 5. A soft body covering that traps heat to keep mammals warm in cold environments.
- 6. A water-based movement using fins, webbed feet, or tails to escape danger and catch food in aquatic habitats.
- 7. An adaptation where a harmless animal copies the color, shape, or sound of a dangerous animal to scare away predators.
- 8. Tough, flat body coverings that protect reptiles and fish from injury and keep them from losing too much water.
- 9. An animal that hunts, catches, and eats other animals to survive in its ecosystem.
Down
- 1. Lightweight body coverings on birds that assist in flight and keep them warm and dry.
- 4. A physical adaptation that allows an animal to blend into its surroundings so predators or prey cannot see it easily.
- 5. An aerial movement using wings to quickly escape ground predators and travel far distances for food.