Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.

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Which group has more species, vertebrates or invertebrates?

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Invertebrates have more species than vertebrates.

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Can you name some examples of vertebrates?

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Examples of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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Can you name some examples of invertebrates?

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Examples of invertebrates include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is a key characteristic of vertebrates?

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A key characteristic of vertebrates is the presence of a backbone.

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What is a key characteristic of invertebrates?

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A key characteristic of invertebrates is the absence of a backbone.

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How do vertebrates and invertebrates differ in terms of body structure?

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Vertebrates have a complex body structure with a skeleton, while invertebrates have simpler body structures.

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What is the largest group of animals on Earth?

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The largest group of animals on Earth is invertebrates.

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Do vertebrates or invertebrates typically have more complex nervous systems?

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Vertebrates typically have more complex nervous systems than invertebrates.