Animal Classification

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What is animal classification?

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Animal classification is the process of grouping animals based on shared characteristics and traits.

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What are the main classes of animals?

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The main classes of animals include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and insects.

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What is a warm-blooded animal?

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Warm-blooded animals, like birds and mammals, can regulate their body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What is a cold-blooded animal?

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Cold-blooded animals, like fish and reptiles, rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.

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What do birds use to breathe?

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Birds use lungs to breathe, and they have a unique respiratory system that allows for efficient oxygen exchange.

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What are gills?

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Gills are specialized organs that allow fish to extract oxygen from water.

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What is a mammal?

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

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What is an insect?

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Insects are small, cold-blooded animals with six legs, a three-part body, and usually wings.

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Do insects have a backbone?

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No, insects do not have a backbone; they have an exoskeleton.

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What is the main characteristic of reptiles?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that usually have scaly skin and lay eggs.