Animal and Plant Classification

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What does the word classify mean?

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to group things together using a set of rules

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What are the characteristics of fish?

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Breathe with gills, have fins and scales, live in water, are cold-blooded, usually lay gelatinous eggs.

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How do you classify a plant that is vascular and seed producing?

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It is classified as a vascular, seed producing plant.

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What does it mean if an animal is warm-blooded?

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It means the animal maintains a constant body temperature.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal without a backbone.

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What are the main groups of animals?

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Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates.

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What is a mammal?

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A warm-blooded animal that usually has hair or fur and gives live birth.

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What is a bird?

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A warm-blooded animal with feathers, wings, and a beak, usually capable of flight.

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What is a reptile?

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A cold-blooded animal with scales that lays eggs on land.

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What is an amphibian?

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An animal that can live both in water and on land, usually has a life cycle that includes a larval stage.