Plant and Animal Classification

Front

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?

Back

The presence of a spinal cord.

Front

What question can help identify if an organism is a fish or an amphibian?

Back

Does the organism use gills to breathe?

Front

What type of plant does not have vascular tissue?

Back

A nonvascular plant.

Front

What defines a mammal?

Back

A vertebrate that has fur and typically produces milk for young.

Front

What is an amphibian?

Back

A cold-blooded vertebrate that hatches as an aquatic larva with gills and transforms into an adult with lungs.

Front

What are the two main groups of animals based on the presence of a backbone?

Back

Vertebrates and invertebrates.

Front

Can you name a characteristic of vertebrates?

Back

They have a backbone or spinal column.

Front

What is a common feature of all mammals?

Back

They have fur or hair and produce milk for their young.

Front

How do amphibians breathe in their adult form?

Back

They breathe using lungs.

Front

What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

Back

Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.