The video tutorial introduces the animal kingdom, highlighting its vastness and cellular composition. It categorizes animals into invertebrates and vertebrates based on the presence of a skeleton. Invertebrates, such as insects, crabs, and starfish, lack a skeleton. Vertebrates, including fish, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, possess a skeleton. The tutorial provides examples for each category, aiding in understanding the diversity within the animal kingdom.

What is a fundamental characteristic of animals in the animal kingdom?

• They do not need food.

• They are made up of cells.

• They can photosynthesize.

• They are all invertebrates.

Which of the following is an example of an invertebrate?

• Crab

• Cow

• Bird

• Frog

What distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?

• Presence of a skeleton

• Ability to fly

• Living in water

• Having fur

Which of the following is NOT a vertebrate?

• Mammal

• Bird

• Starfish

• Fish

Which group does a lizard belong to?

• Invertebrates

• Amphibians

• Reptiles

• Mammals