Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Scientists sort things into smaller groups of similar characteristics. This is called:

• Sorting

• Categorization

• Classification

• Grouping

Vertebrates are animals __________ a backbone

• with

• without

Invertebrates are animals ___________ a backbone

• with

• without

Skeleton help ___________ our body

• support

• move

• supply blood to our body

• protect

Scientists classify animals into two main groups ___________ and ______________

Vertebrates are classified into 5 smaller groups, these are:

• Reptiles, Insects, Fish, Spiders, Birds

• Wild animals, Farm animals, Birds, Insects, Reptiles

• Reptiles, Mammals, Amphibians, Birds, Fish

• Birds, Invertebrates, Vertebrates, Pets, Furry animals

Vertebrates have skeletons ___________ their body

• Inside

• Outside