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Lakes, rivers, ponds etc., are examples of freshwater

habitats. Besides oceans, fish are also found in the
freshwater. Some animals live inside water, for

example : fish and shrimp. Some animals can live
both on land and in water, for example : frog and

salamander. Such animals are called amphibians .

BODY COVERINGS

Different types of animals have different body coverings. An animal's body
covering helps it to live in a particular habitat. Body covering of some animals
are shown below.
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Sharks teeth are actually modified scales.
different types of body coverings.

Scales
Scales
Scales
Fishes are covered with a layer of flexible and overlapping scales. Bodies of
reptiles (e.g. snake, crocodile and lizard) too are covered with scales. Most
reptiles have horny scales that prevent water loss from their bodies. Snakes

also shed their skin periodically which is replaced by a new one.
Shell
Shell
Shell
Animals such as snail, tortoise and turtle are protected by a shell. When these
animal find danger, they withdraw their head and feet into the shell! Turtle

shells can be very hard and tough.
Feathers
Feathers
Feathers
Bodies of birds are covered with feathers. Feathers help in flight. They also
protect birds from rain and cold.

Strange but true

E ver heard of a fish that could fly? The flying fish is able to leap through the air for a

long distance. It does not have wings like birds. It flies with the help of two wings-
like fins attached to either side of its body.

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