Exploring Vertebrate Diversity

What are the five main types of vertebrates?

• Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals

• Mollusks

• Crustaceans

• Insects

Which vertebrate group is known for having feathers?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Birds

What adaptation helps fish breathe underwater?

• Lungs

• Skin

• Gills and lungs

• Gills

Name a characteristic feature of amphibians.

• They lay eggs only on land.

• They have a dual life cycle, starting in water and transitioning to land.

• They breathe only through their skin.

• They have scales and feathers.

Which vertebrates are primarily land-dwelling and have scales?

• Fish

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Reptiles

What is the primary habitat of most mammals?

• Terrestrial environments

• Subterranean environments

• Aerial environments

• Aquatic environments

How do reptiles adapt to conserve water?

• Reptiles hibernate to avoid water loss

• Reptiles adapt to conserve water by having waterproof skin, producing uric acid, and exhibiting behavioral adaptations.

• Reptiles have gills for underwater breathing

• Reptiles drink large amounts of water daily

What is the classification hierarchy for vertebrates starting from kingdom?

• Kingdom: Animalia > Phylum: Chordata > Subphylum: Vertebrata > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species

• Kingdom: Fungi > Phylum: Ascomycota > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species

• Kingdom: Protista > Phylum: Protozoa > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species

• Kingdom: Plantae > Phylum: Angiosperms > Class > Order > Family > Genus > Species

Which vertebrate group is known for laying eggs on land?

• Fish

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

• Mammals

What adaptation allows birds to fly?

• Short tails and broad wings

• Strong wings and heavy muscles

• Feathers and lightweight bones

• Large size and thick feathers