Classifying animals and plants

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What is a warm-blooded animal?

Back

An animal that maintains a constant body temperature regardless of the environment.

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What are the two basic groups animals are sorted into?

Back

Vertebrates and invertebrates.

Front

What are the characteristics of fish?

Back

Fish have gills, scales, and fins.

Front

What are gymnosperms?

Back

Plants that have seeds protected by a cone.

Front

What group of animals has a backbone?

Back

Vertebrates.

Front

What is a cold-blooded animal?

Back

An animal whose body temperature changes with the environment.

Front

What are invertebrates?

Back

Animals that do not have a backbone.

Front

What are the main groups of vertebrates?

Back

Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Front

What is an angiosperm?

Back

A plant that has seeds enclosed in a fruit.

Front

What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

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Vascular plants have a system of vessels for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.