Animal Classification

How are animals classified?

• by their food source

• by their cuteness level

• by their similarities

• by their size

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What are ALL animals classified as?

• mammals or birds

• reptiles or amphibians

• vertebrates or invertebrates

• amphibians or dinosaurs

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What do all vertebrates have?

• fur

• backbone

• scales

• gills

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What do all invertebrates have?

• backbones

• fur

• shells

• no backbone

How many animals are classified as invertebrates?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%

What is a trout classified as?

• bird

• mammal

• fish

• invertebrate

What is a snail classified as?

• reptile

• amphibian

• invertebrate

• bird

What is a turtle classified as?

• reptile

• bird

• invertebrate

• amphibian

What is a goat classified as?

• bird

• mammal

• reptile

• amphibian

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is an eagle classified as?

• reptile

• invertebrate

• mammal

• bird