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Define</h2>
<em>body structure</em>: the shape of specific organs/attributes of an organism. This includes cells, tissues, organs, and systems.
<em>function</em>: the action or purpose an organ or attribute has.
<h2>Examples</h2>
<em>Body structure</em>
<u>Function</u>
- <em>Teeth </em>allow organisms to<u> chew food so that it is easier to digest and/or rip food.</u>
- Certain <em>skin patterns/colors</em> may help an organism<u> camouflage in its surrounding enviornment</u>
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Can't Touch This</h2><h3>
Spiny Katydid</h3>
<u>What is a body structure of the Spiny Katydid?</u>
Spines on the body
<u>What is the function of this structure?</u>
The spines on the Spiny Katydid's body prevent predators from having an easy time eating them
<u>Further Notes:</u>
Without the spines on their body, Spiny katydids would be more vulnerable to being eaten. The spines help them survive
<h2>Blow on Your Food</h2><h3>Longhorn Cowfish</h3>
<u>What is a body structure of the Longhorn Cowfish?</u>
puckered mouth
<u>What is the function of this structure?</u>
The puckered mouth allows the Longhorn Cowfish to blow jets of water.
<u>Further Notes:</u>
The jets of water the Longhorn Cowfish blows move the sand, exposing the organisms it eats. Without the puckered mouth, the Longhorn Cowfish would have difficulty finding food.
<h2>Night Vision</h2><h3>Tarsier</h3>
<u>What is the body structure of the Tarsier?</u>
Huge eyes
<u>What is the function of this structure?</u>
The Tarsier's huge eyes allow it to see well.
<u>Further Notes:</u>
It's excellent vision helps it see and hunt for prey
<h2>Key Terms</h2>
body structure
function
