Animal Classification

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classification

Back

system of grouping things which are alike in some way

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vertebrate

Back

animal with a backbone or spine

Front

invertebrate

Back

animal without a backbone or spine

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5 classes of vertebrates

Back

mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish

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mammal

Back

warm-blooded, live young, milk, fur/hair, four limbs

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bird

Back

warm-blooded, eggs, feathers, two legs, two wings

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reptile

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cold-blooded, eggs on land, scales/bony plates, short/no limbs

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amphibian

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cold-blooded, eggs in water, smooth skin, skin/lungs for breathing, four limbs, gills

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fish

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cold-blooded, eggs in water, live in water, gills, scales/smooth skin

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warm-blooded

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body temperature stays the same (mammals, birds)