Plant and Animal Classification

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What is a vascular plant?

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A vascular plant is a type of plant that has tubes to transport nutrients and water throughout its structure.

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What are the two main groups of organisms based on their backbone presence?

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The two main groups are vertebrates (animals with a backbone) and invertebrates (animals without a backbone).

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What characteristic is used to classify animals as vertebrates or invertebrates?

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The presence of a spinal cord.

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What is an amphibian?

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An amphibian is a type of vertebrate that can live both in water and on land, such as frogs and salamanders.

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What defines a mammal?

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A mammal is a vertebrate that has fur or hair and typically produces milk to feed its young.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone, such as insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What are the main characteristics of reptiles?

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Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates that usually have scaly skin and lay eggs on land.

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What is the difference between a fish and an amphibian?

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Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe using gills, while amphibians can live both in water and on land and typically breathe using lungs as adults.

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What is a mollusk?

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A mollusk is an invertebrate animal with a soft body, often protected by a hard shell, such as snails and clams.

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What is an arthropod?

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An arthropod is an invertebrate animal with an exoskeleton, segmented body, and jointed appendages, such as insects and spiders.