5 Classes of Vertebrates

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What are the five classes of vertebrates?

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Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish.

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What is a vertebrate?

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An animal with a backbone.

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Which class of vertebrates is known for having feathers?

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Birds.

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What characteristic do all mammals share?

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They have hair or fur and give live birth.

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What is the main difference between fish in the class Osteichthyes and other fish?

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Osteichthyes have bones.

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Which class of vertebrates can live both in water and on land?

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Amphibians.

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What do reptiles have that helps them survive in dry environments?

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Scales.

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Name a characteristic that distinguishes amphibians from reptiles.

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Amphibians typically have moist skin and undergo metamorphosis.

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What type of vertebrate is a dolphin?

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Mammal.

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What is the primary feature of fish?

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Gills for breathing underwater.