Vertebrates and Invertebrates Characteristics

The video tutorial explains the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, detailing their characteristics, classifications, and examples. Vertebrates are described as having a spinal column and complex nervous systems, while invertebrates lack these features. The video covers various classes of vertebrates, such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, and invertebrates, including poríferos, moluscos, and artrópodos. It also highlights the diversity and adaptability of these animal groups across different environments.

What is a defining characteristic of vertebrates?

• They have a backbone.

• They have a soft body.

• They have an exoskeleton.

• They have tentacles.

Which superclass includes vertebrates without jaws?

• Tetrapoda

• Agnatha

• Osteichthyes

• Gnathostomata

Which class do cartilaginous fish belong to?

• Osteichthyes

• Reptilia

• Amphibia

• Chondrichthyes

Which group of vertebrates is known for feeding their young with milk?

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Mammals

• Amphibians

Which of the following is an example of a mammal that lays eggs?

• Bat

• Dolphin

• Platypus

• Kangaroo

What is a common feature of invertebrates?

• They have a backbone.

• They have a complex nervous system.

• They have an internal skeleton.

• They lack a backbone.

Which phylum do jellyfish belong to?

• Porifera

• Cnidaria

• Mollusca

• Platyhelminthes

Which group of invertebrates is known for having a segmented body?

• Arthropods

• Annelids

• Nematodes

• Echinoderms

What is the primary characteristic of arthropods?

• They have a notochord.

• They have a water vascular system.

• They have a segmented body and exoskeleton.

• They have a soft body.

Which invertebrate group includes animals like starfish and sea urchins?

• Mollusca

• Annelida

• Echinodermata

• Cnidaria