Introduction to Vertebrates

Which kingdom do vertebrates and invertebrates belong to?

Vertebrae are

• the bones of the arm

• the bones of the spinal cord

• the bones that form the backbone

• bones found in the skull

Which option is not a characteristic of a vertebrate?

• Skull surrounds the brain

• No spine

• Vertebrae

• Internal skeleton

The vertebrae

• Protect the spinal cord

• Protect the brain

• Form limbs

• Is one bone

There are vertebrate groups

Which is not a vertebrate?

• Lion

• Elephant

• Earthworm

• Dolphin

Internal skeletons are made of

Another word for backbone is

One vertebrae is called a

The backbone's role is