Vertebrates/Invertebrates

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. Examples include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is a biological process where an animal undergoes a significant change in form or structure during its life cycle, such as a tadpole transforming into a frog.

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Name a group of animals that undergo metamorphosis.

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Amphibians, such as frogs and salamanders, undergo metamorphosis.

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What is an echinoderm?

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Echinoderms are a group of marine invertebrates that have a hard, spiny covering. Examples include starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

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What is a mollusk?

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Mollusks are invertebrates with soft bodies, often protected by a hard shell. Examples include snails, clams, and octopuses.

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What are arthropods?

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Arthropods are invertebrates with exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and jointed legs. Examples include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.

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What are the characteristics of reptiles?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates with dry, scaly skin. They lay eggs and include snakes, lizards, and turtles.

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What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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The main difference is that vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

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Give an example of a vertebrate.

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An example of a vertebrate is a dolphin.