Animal Classifications

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What is animal classification?

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Animal classification is the process of grouping animals based on shared characteristics and traits.

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What are vertebrates?

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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spine. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. Examples include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is a mammal?

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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give birth to live young. They also produce milk to feed their young.

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Can you name a mammal that lives in the sea?

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A whale is a mammal that lives in the sea.

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What is an example of an invertebrate?

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A jellyfish is an example of an invertebrate.

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What is a characteristic of reptiles?

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

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What is a characteristic of birds?

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Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates that have feathers, wings, and lay eggs.

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What is the difference between amphibians and reptiles?

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Amphibians typically have a life cycle that includes both water and land stages, while reptiles are primarily land animals.

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What is an example of a vertebrate that can fly?

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A cardinal is an example of a vertebrate that can fly.