Vertebrate and Invertebrate Review

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spinal column. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone. Examples include insects, crabs, and jellyfish.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals undergo a significant change in form or structure as they develop, such as a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

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Name a group of animals that undergo metamorphosis.

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Amphibians, such as frogs and toads, undergo metamorphosis.

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What are the main characteristics of amphibians?

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Amphibians typically lay eggs, have a life cycle that includes both aquatic and terrestrial stages, and breathe through gills as larvae and lungs as adults.

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Give an example of a vertebrate.

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Examples of vertebrates include dogs, cats, birds, and fish.

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Give an example of an invertebrate.

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Examples of invertebrates include octopuses, crabs, and butterflies.

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What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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The major difference is that vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

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What type of animal is a crab?

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A crab is an invertebrate that has a hard exoskeleton.

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What do amphibians breathe through as adults?

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As adults, amphibians breathe through lungs.