7.4.2.1 Vertebrates (Mr. Chow)

Animals with a backbone are known as...

Type out the 5 classes of vertebrates in this order and with one space between each answer, give your answer in singular form (without 's'):

m_____ r_____ b_____ f_____ a_____

Vertebrates are...

• Animals with backbone.

• Animals without backbone.

• Animals that have fur.

• Animals that have scales.

The image shows a komodo dragon. Select the statements that are true about this creature. (Multiple answers)

• It is a reptile.

• It does internal fertilisation.

• It breathes with gills.

• It lays soft-shelled eggs on land.

• It is covered in slimy scales.

A jellyfish is an ___________ because it does not have a backbone.

Birds are a class of vertebrates that... (multiple answers)

• have fur.

• have feathers.

• can maintain their body temperature.

• gives birth to their young.

• have a beak

Which of the following are mammals?

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Mammals... (multiple answers)

• nurse their young with milk

• has feathers

• are warm-blooded

• has external ears

• breathe with lungs

Reptiles... (multiple answers)

• have scales to prevent loss of water.

• breathes with lungs.

• cannot maintain their body temperature.

• are warm-blooded.

• gives birth to soft jelly-like babies

Which of the following are classified as fish?

• tuna

• shark

• dolphin

• manta ray