Plant and Animal Classification

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What is classification in biology?

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The process of grouping living organisms based on shared characteristics.

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What are vertebrates?

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Animals that have a backbone.

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What are invertebrates?

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Animals that do not have a backbone.

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Give an example of an invertebrate.

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Examples include jellyfish, octopus, and insects.

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What is a key characteristic of vertebrates?

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They have a backbone and are often warm-blooded.

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What is the largest group in the animal kingdom?

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Invertebrates are the largest group.

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How do vertebrates breathe?

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Most vertebrates breathe through lungs.

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What is a cold-blooded animal?

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An animal whose body temperature varies with the environment, like reptiles and fish.

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What is a warm-blooded animal?

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An animal that maintains a constant body temperature regardless of the environment, like mammals and birds.

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What is an example of a vertebrate?

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Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.