Vertebrates/Invertebrates Review

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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 sponges, worms, insects, and jellyfish.

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What is a characteristic of arthropods?

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Arthropods have jointed limbs and an exoskeleton. They include insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

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What does it mean for an animal to be a heterotroph?

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Heterotrophs are organisms that cannot make their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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Which group of animals has feathers?

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Birds are the only group of animals that have feathers.

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What is the main 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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Give an example of a mammal.

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An example of a mammal is a dog.

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What is the role of a nervous system in animals?

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The nervous system coordinates the body's responses to internal and external stimuli.

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What are echinoderms?

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Echinoderms are a group of marine invertebrates that include starfish and sea urchins.

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What is an exoskeleton?

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An exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides support and protection to some invertebrates, like insects and crustaceans.