Classification of Animals

Animals that have backbone are called invertebrates.

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Animals that have backbone are called vertebrates.

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Backbones support the weight of animals.   This allows vertebrate animals to grow very big.

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Select ALL the animals that do not have backbone.

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Select ALL the animals that have a backbone.

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I have a backbone. I give birth to live young. I feed my young with milk. What am I?

• mammal

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

I am a vertebrate. I have smooth, moist skin. This helps me visit my friends in water and on land.

• mammal

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

I am a vertebrate. My body is covered with feathers, and I lay eggs. Who am I?

• mammal

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

I am a vertebrate. I am covered with scales, and I use my gills to breathe in water. Who am I?

• mammal

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

• fish

I am an invertebrate. I have antennae and six legs. I also have spiracles to help me breathe. Who am I?

• insect

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

• fish