Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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What are vertebrates?

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Animals with a backbone.

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What are invertebrates?

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Animals without a backbone.

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What is a characteristic of reptiles?

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Dry and rough skin, lay eggs, breathe with lungs, and are ectothermic (cold-blooded).

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What is a characteristic of amphibians?

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Moist and smooth skin, lay eggs, and live in or near water.

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What do amphibians start their lives as?

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Breathing through gills in the water.

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What do amphibians breathe with as adults?

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Lungs.

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Give an example of a vertebrate.

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Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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Give an example of an invertebrate.

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Insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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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 type of animal is a frog?

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An amphibian.