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Animals are found in nearly all of Earth's habitats including land, water, and
air. An area where a particular animal naturally lives is called its habitat.
The surrounding in which the animal grows is called its environment.
Animals live by taking is food. They have sensors and a nervous system that
enable them to detect what is happenings around them and respond
appropriately.
Body Coverings
Several types of animals have various body coverings. An animal's body
covering helps it to live in a particular habitat.
Let us find out more about the different types of body coverings.
Scales
Fishes are covered with a layer of flexible,
smooth, and overlapping scales. The bodies
of reptiles (e.g. snake, crocodile, and lizard)
are also covered with scales. Most reptiles
have horny scales that prevent water loss
from their bodies. Snakes shed their skin
periodically, which is then replaced by a Snake Fish
new one.
Shell
Animals such as snail, tortoise, and turtle are protected
by a shell. When these animals find danger, they
withdraw their head and feet into the shell. Turtle shells
are very hard and tough.
Tortoise
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