Vertebrates & Invertebrates

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. Examples include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

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Can you name a type of vertebrate?

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

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What is a characteristic of mammals?

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

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What is a characteristic of birds?

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Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.

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What is a characteristic of reptiles?

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

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What is a characteristic of amphibians?

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Amphibians are vertebrates that can live both in water and on land, and they often undergo metamorphosis.

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What is a characteristic of fish?

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

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What does it mean for an animal to undergo metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is a process where an animal's body changes form as it grows, such as a tadpole turning into a frog.