Diversity of animals

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What is a vertebrate?

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An animal with a backbone.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

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What is the main characteristic of fish?

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Fish live in water, have gills, and are cold-blooded.

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What are amphibians? Give an example.

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Amphibians are animals that live both in water and on land. Example: Frog.

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How do reptiles differ from amphibians?

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Reptiles have scaly skin and lay eggs on land.

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What feature is unique to birds?

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Birds have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.

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What makes mammals different from other vertebrates?

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Mammals are warm-blooded, have hair or fur, and produce milk for their young.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal without a backbone.

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What is a defining feature of arthropods?

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Arthropods have an exoskeleton and jointed legs.

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Give an example of an insect, and state its classification.

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Locust; classified as an arthropod (insect).

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What are arachnids, and can you name one?

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Arachnids are arthropods with eight legs. Example: Spider.