Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone.

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What are the five categories of vertebrates?

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Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone.

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Can you name a type of invertebrate?

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Examples include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is a mammal?

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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.

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What is a bird?

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Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers, wings, and beaks, and they lay eggs.

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What is an amphibian?

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Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that typically start life in water and can live on land as adults.

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What is a reptile?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales and lay eggs on land.

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What is a fish?

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Fish are cold-blooded vertebrates that live in water and have gills for breathing.

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What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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