3rd Grade Review- Animal Classification

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone. Examples include crabs, jellyfish, and insects.

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone. Examples include fish, birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

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What are the main groups of vertebrates?

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The main groups of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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What is a reptile?

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A reptile is a cold-blooded vertebrate that lays eggs and has scales. Examples include snakes, lizards, and turtles.

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What is an amphibian?

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An amphibian is a cold-blooded vertebrate that can live both in water and on land. Examples include frogs and toads.

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What is a mammal?

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A mammal is a warm-blooded vertebrate that has hair or fur and usually gives birth to live young. Examples include dogs, cats, and humans.

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What is a fish?

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A fish is a cold-blooded vertebrate that lives in water and has gills for breathing. Examples include sharks, salmon, and goldfish.

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What does cold-blooded mean?

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Cold-blooded animals cannot regulate their body temperature internally and rely on the environment to warm or cool them.

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What is the Everglades?

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The Everglades is a large wetland in Florida that is home to many unique animals, including alligators, manatees, and various birds.

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What is a characteristic of all vertebrates?

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All vertebrates have a backbone.