1. a. omnivores
b. scavengers
c. endangered
2. a. marine animals
b. amphibians
c. terrestrial animals
3. a. chameleon — it is a reptile, while the others are mammals.
b. humans — they are primates and bipedal; the others are quadrupeds or birds of prey.
c. ticks — they are arachnids (insects), while the others are amphibians.
4. a. Amphibians: cold-blooded vertebrates that live both in water and on land during different stages of their life.
b. Parasites: organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food at the expense of the host.
c. Aestivation: a state of dormancy or inactivity during hot or dry periods to conserve energy and moisture.
5. a. Blubber is a thick layer of fat under the skin of marine mammals like whales and seals. It helps insulate them from cold water, stores energy, and provides buoyancy.
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