Animal Classification Review

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What is the classification of animals that have a backbone?

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Vertebrates

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What are animals called that do not have a backbone?

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Invertebrates

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Give an example of a vertebrate animal.

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Cows, dogs, cats, birds, etc.

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Give an example of an invertebrate animal.

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Housefly, jellyfish, octopus, etc.

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What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

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What are the two main groups of animals based on the presence of a backbone?

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Vertebrates and Invertebrates.

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What type of animal is a housefly classified as?

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Invertebrate.

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What type of animal is a cow classified as?

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Vertebrate.

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What is the term for the study of animal classification?

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Taxonomy.

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What are some characteristics of vertebrates?

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Vertebrates typically have a backbone, a skull, and a complex nervous system.