Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Front

What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

Back

Vertebrates have backbones and invertebrates do not.

Front

What do we call animals without a backbone?

Back

Invertebrates.

Front

What do we call animals with a backbone?

Back

Vertebrates.

Front

Are humans vertebrates or invertebrates?

Back

Humans are vertebrates.

Front

Do all vertebrates have a backbone?

Back

Yes, all vertebrates have a backbone.

Front

Can invertebrates live in water?

Back

Yes, many invertebrates live in water, but some can also live on land.

Front

Give an example of a vertebrate.

Back

A dog is an example of a vertebrate.

Front

Give an example of an invertebrate.

Back

A jellyfish is an example of an invertebrate.

Front

What is a common characteristic of invertebrates?

Back

Invertebrates do not have a backbone.

Front

Do vertebrates have more complex body systems than invertebrates?

Back

Yes, vertebrates generally have more complex body systems.