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To explain: The evolutionary innovations adapted birds for flights.
Concept introduction: Kingdom Animalia includes all animals. Animals are multicellular and heterotrophic organisms. They obtain nutrients by decomposing organic materials or by ingesting other organisms. All organisms are motile. Sexual reproduction takes in almost all animals.
To list: The characteristics shared by birds and reptiles such as crocodiles and dinosaurs.
Concept introduction: Kingdom Animalia includes all animals. Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic organisms. They obtain nutrients by decomposing organic materials or by ingesting other organisms. All organisms are motile. Sexual reproduction takes in almost all animals.
To compare: The characteristics of birds and mammals.
Concept introduction: Kingdom Animalia includes all animals. Animals are multicellular, heterotrophic organisms. They obtain nutrients by decomposing organic materials or by ingesting other organisms. All organisms are motile. Sexual reproduction takes in almost all animals.
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