Year 7: Animal classification

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spinal column. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone. Examples include insects, molluscs, and crustaceans.

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What is the classification level after phylum?

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The classification level after phylum is class.

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What are amphibians?

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Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that typically lay eggs in water and have gills as larvae, but breathe with lungs as adults.

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What are the main groups of vertebrates?

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The main groups of vertebrates are mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What is the difference between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals?

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Cold-blooded animals (ectotherms) rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature, while warm-blooded animals (endotherms) maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What is a genus in biological classification?

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A genus is a rank in the biological classification system that groups together species that are closely related. It is one level above species.

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What is a phylum in biological classification?

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A phylum is a higher taxonomic category that groups together organisms that share a basic structural framework.

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What are molluscs?

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Molluscs are a diverse group of invertebrates that include animals such as snails, clams, and octopuses, characterized by a soft body and often a hard shell.

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What is the role of classification in biology?

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Classification helps scientists organize and understand the diversity of life by grouping organisms based on shared characteristics.