Vertebrates

A vertebrate is an animal that...

• Is cold-blooded

• Has feathers

• Has a back bone

• Is warm-blooded

A mammal has fur or hair.

• True

• False

Vertebrates are either cold-blooded or warm-blooded.

• True

• False

What 2 groups take care of their yong?

• Mammals and reptiles

• Birds and amphibians

• Birds and fish

• Mammals and birds

Out of ALL vertebrate animals, only birds lay eggs.

• True

• False

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates have a spinal column; invertebrates don't

• Vertebrates have lungs; invertebrates have gills

• Vertebrates are warm-blooded; invertebrates are cold-blooded

• Vertebrates give birth to live young; invertebrates lay eggs

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Which of these is an amphibian?

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What does the prefix "endo" mean? (brainpop)

• Large

• Internal

• Stiff

• Bony

What do all mammals have in common?

• The ability to lay eggs

• A keen sense of sight

• Scales

• Hair or fur

Compared to other types of vertebrates, fish are the most numerous. What does this mean?

• Fish have colder blood than other vertebrates

• Fish make up the largest group of vertebrates

• Fish travel in larger groups than other vertebrates

• Fish are larger in size than other vertebrates