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 groups of animals?

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The main groups of animals are mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, 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 is an invertebrate?

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

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What are 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 are reptiles?

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

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What are amphibians?

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Amphibians are animals that can live both in water and on land, and they usually start life as larvae in water.

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What are fish?

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

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What is a characteristic of birds?

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Birds are warm-blooded animals that have feathers and lay eggs.

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What is the difference between warm-blooded and cold-blooded animals?

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Warm-blooded animals can regulate their body temperature, while cold-blooded animals depend on the environment to regulate their body temperature.