Classifying Animals

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What is the main way animals are classified?

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Animals are classified into two major groups: Invertebrates and Vertebrates.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down the remains of dead organisms to feed on them.

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What group of animals has smooth, moist skin?

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Amphibians have smooth, moist skin.

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What group of animals has a beak, feathers, and wings?

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Birds have a beak, feathers, and wings.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, not learned.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone.

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Can you name a type of decomposer?

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Fungi and bacteria are examples of decomposers.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers are organisms that make their own food, usually through photosynthesis.

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What is a consumer?

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A consumer is an organism that eats other organisms for energy.