S5L1a Classification of Animals

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What is the classification of animals with a backbone?

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Vertebrates

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What is the classification of animals without a backbone?

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Invertebrates

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What are the main characteristics of mammals?

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Mammals have hair or fur, are warm-blooded, and usually give live birth.

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What are the main characteristics of birds?

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Birds have feathers, wings, and are warm-blooded.

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What are the main characteristics of reptiles?

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Reptiles have scales, are cold-blooded, and usually lay eggs.

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What are the main characteristics of amphibians?

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Amphibians have moist skin, can live both in water and on land, and undergo metamorphosis.

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Give an example of a vertebrate animal.

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

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Give an example of an invertebrate animal.

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Examples include snails, insects, and jellyfish.

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What is the difference between cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals?

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Cold-blooded animals' body temperature changes with the environment, while warm-blooded animals maintain a constant body temperature.

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What type of animal is a frog classified as?

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Amphibian