Classifying Animals

Front

What term describes animals that maintain a constant body temperature?

Back

Warm blooded

Front

What are the key characteristics of birds?

Back

Birds have a beak, feathers, and wings.

Front

What group of animals is characterized by having smooth, moist skin?

Back

Amphibians

Front

What term describes animals whose body temperature changes with their environment?

Back

Cold blooded

Front

What is the defining feature of vertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have a backbone.

Front

What are the main groups of animals based on body temperature regulation?

Back

Warm blooded and cold blooded.

Front

What are the main characteristics of mammals?

Back

Mammals have fur or hair, are warm blooded, and usually give live birth.

Front

What distinguishes reptiles from amphibians?

Back

Reptiles have dry, scaly skin and lay eggs on land, while amphibians have moist skin and typically lay eggs in water.

Front

What is the primary difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

Front

What are the four main classes of vertebrates?

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Mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.