Morning Science 43

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spinal column.

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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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Give an example of a vertebrate.

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Examples of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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Give an example of an invertebrate.

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Examples of invertebrates include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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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 vertebrates and invertebrates?

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

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What type of animal is a fish?

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A fish is a type of vertebrate.

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What type of animal is a jellyfish?

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A jellyfish is an invertebrate.

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What is a common characteristic of all vertebrates?

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All vertebrates have a backbone.

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What is a common characteristic of all invertebrates?

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Invertebrates do not have a backbone.