Vertebrates

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spinal column, which includes 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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What is an amniote?

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An amniote is a group of animals that lay eggs on land or retain the fertilized egg within the mother, including reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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Which of the following is not an amniote? Frogs, Birds, Humans, Crocodiles

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Frogs are not amniotes; they are amphibians.

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What does cold-blooded mean?

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Cold-blooded animals, or ectotherms, have body temperatures that change with the temperature of their environment.

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What does warm-blooded mean?

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Warm-blooded animals, or endotherms, maintain a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What is the significance of feathers in birds?

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Feathers are essential for flight, insulation, and display in birds.

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Why do amphibian eggs need to be in water?

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Amphibian eggs do not have shells, so they need to be in water to prevent drying out.

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What do fish use to breathe underwater?

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Fish use gills to extract oxygen from water.

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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.