Vertebrates

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column, which includes groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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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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Where do amphibians live?

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Amphibians live in both water and land environments.

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What structures do amphibians use to breathe?

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Amphibians use gills, lungs, and skin to breathe.

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How do mammals generate their body heat?

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Mammals generate their body heat through the food they eat.

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Which group of vertebrates has a skeleton that is light because their bones are hollow?

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Birds have a skeleton that is light because their bones are hollow.

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What structures do fish use to breathe?

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Fish use gills to breathe.

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What is the primary characteristic of mammals?

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Mammals are characterized by having hair or fur and mammary glands that produce milk for their young.

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How do reptiles regulate their body temperature?

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Reptiles are ectothermic and regulate their body temperature through external sources, such as sunlight.

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What is the difference between ectothermic and endothermic animals?

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Ectothermic animals rely on external heat sources to regulate their body temperature, while endothermic animals generate their own heat internally.