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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column. This group includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. This group includes insects, arachnids, worms, and mollusks.

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What is the smallest group for classifying living things?

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The smallest group for classifying living things is called a species.

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What are the main groups of vertebrates?

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The main groups of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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What characteristics define birds?

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Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.

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What is the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

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What is a mammal?

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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.

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What is a reptile?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that have scales and lay eggs.

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What is an amphibian?

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Amphibians are cold-blooded vertebrates that can live both in water and on land, such as frogs and salamanders.

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What is a fish?

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Fish are cold-blooded vertebrates that live in water, have gills, and usually lay eggs.