Animal Classification Challenge

What are the two main groups of animals?

• Vertebrates and Invertebrates

• Aquatic and Terrestrial

• Carnivores and Herbivores

• Mammals and Reptiles

Define vertebrates and give two examples.

• Two examples of vertebrates are a dog and a salmon.

• A tree and a flower

• An insect and a worm

• A cat and a turtle

Define invertebrates and give two examples.

• Two examples of invertebrates are jellyfish and octopuses.

• Eagles and sparrows

• Starfish and crabs

• Lions and tigers

Which group of animals has a backbone?

• Vertebrates

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Invertebrates

Name one characteristic that distinguishes invertebrates from vertebrates.

• Invertebrates have a skeleton made of bone.

• Invertebrates do not have a backbone.

• Invertebrates possess a complex nervous system.

• Invertebrates are warm-blooded animals.

What type of skeleton do vertebrates have?

• Endoskeleton

• Shell skeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

• Exoskeleton

List three classes of vertebrates.

• Mollusks

• Insects

• Crustaceans

• Mammals, Birds, Reptiles

Which group of animals is more diverse: vertebrates or invertebrates?

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Invertebrates

Give an example of an animal that is both vertebrate and invertebrate in its life cycle.

• Starfish

• Lizard

• Frog

• Octopus

What is the significance of the classification of animals?

• It is used to create new species of animals.

• It provides a method for animal training.

• It helps in determining the age of animals.

• The classification of animals is significant for organizing biodiversity, understanding relationships, and aiding conservation.