Classifying Animals

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What is a vertebrate?

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An animal with a backbone.

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True or False: Most of the world's animals are invertebrates.

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True.

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What are the five main groups of vertebrates?

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Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

Front

How are birds and reptiles alike?

Back

They can both lay eggs.

Front

What is an invertebrate?

Back

An animal without a backbone.

Front

Name a characteristic of mammals.

Back

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

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What do birds have that helps them fly?

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Birds have feathers.

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What is the main difference between reptiles and amphibians?

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Reptiles have dry, scaly skin, while amphibians have moist skin.

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Can fish breathe underwater?

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Yes, fish breathe underwater using gills.

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What do we call animals that can live both on land and in water?

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Amphibians.