Classification of Vertebrates

Front

What do all vertebrates have?

Back

All vertebrates have a backbone.

Front

What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have backbones and invertebrates do not.

Front

What type of animal lives in water, has gills, scales, and fins?

Back

Fish.

Front

Is a dog a vertebrate or invertebrate?

Back

Vertebrate.

Front

What group of vertebrates do robins and owls belong to?

Back

Birds.

Front

What are the three main groups of vertebrates?

Back

Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Front

What do mammals have that distinguishes them from other vertebrates?

Back

Mammals have fur or hair and produce milk for their young.

Front

What is an example of an amphibian?

Back

Frog.

Front

What do reptiles typically have?

Back

Reptiles typically have dry, scaly skin.

Front

What is the main characteristic of fish?

Back

Fish have gills for breathing underwater.