Exploring Vertebrates and Invertebrates

What is a vertebrate?

• A type of fish.

• An animal with a backbone.

• An animal without a backbone.

• A mammal that lays eggs.

which of the following is an example of a vertebrate ?

• snail

• crab

• golden fish

• starfish

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Invertebrates have a complex nervous system; vertebrates do not.

• Vertebrates are smaller than invertebrates.

• Vertebrates have a backbone; invertebrates do not.

• Vertebrates can fly; invertebrates cannot.

Do vertebrates have a backbone?

• No, vertebrates do not have a backbone.

• Yes, vertebrates have a backbone.

Which group of animals includes fish, birds, amphibians , reptiles and mammals?

• vertebrates

• invertebrates

Are insects considered vertebrates or invertebrates?

• Invertebrates

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Mammals

What type of skeleton do invertebrates have?

• Invertebrates have a bony skeleton.

• exoskeleton

• Invertebrates have a cartilaginous skeleton.

• Invertebrates have an internal skeleton.

Can you name a vertebrate that lives only in water?

• Bird

• Fish

• Frog

• Lizard

What is the largest group of invertebrates?

• Cnidaria

• Mollusca

• Arthropoda

• Annelida

Why are vertebrates generally larger than invertebrates?

• Vertebrates are more adaptable to extreme environments.

• Vertebrates are generally larger than invertebrates due to their complex structure and support systems.

• Invertebrates have a higher metabolic rate than vertebrates.

• Invertebrates have more efficient respiratory systems.