Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Which of these is a distinguishing feature of vertebrates?

• Having an exoskeleton

• Having a backbone

• Being cold-blooded

• Having external gills

What kind of skeletons do vertebrates have?

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeletons

• No skeleton

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrates?

• Having an internal skeleton

• Being able to regulate body temperature

• Having a backbone

• Being sessile

What is the term for vertebrates that can regulate their body temperature?

• Endothermic

• Ectothermic

• Poikilothermic

• Heterothermic

Which group of animals does NOT include vertebrates?

• Fishes

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Insects

TRUE or FALSE: Invertebrates are animals that have a backbone.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Invertebrates have external skeletons that protect their bodies.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Invertebrates have segmented bodies, i.e. their bodies are divided into distinct sections.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Invertebrates have a limited range of adaptations for survival.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Invertebrates are only found in aquatic environments.

• TRUE

• FALSE