Animal Classification Quiz

What are the two largest groups of animals classified by scientists based on whether the animal has a backbone or not?

• Mammals and Birds

• Fish and Amphibians

• Vertebrates and Invertebrates

• Reptiles and Mammals

Which group of animals does not have a backbone?

• Birds

• Vertebrates

• Mammals

• Invertebrates

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What type of fish has no jaws?

• Rays

• Lampreys

• Bony fish

• Sharks

Which animals are known for undergoing metamorphosis?

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Fish

How are amphibians laying their eggs different from reptiles laying their eggs?

• Amphibians lay eggs in water

• Reptiles lay eggs in water

• Retiles do not lay eggs

• Amphibians lay eggs underground.

Which group of animals is the only one with feathers?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Fish

What is a common characteristic of all mammals?

• They have scales

• They lay eggs

• They have feathers

• They have fur or hair

Which type of animal is warm-blooded?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Fish

What do mammals feed their babies?

• Milk

• Food

• Insects

• Water

What is the animal group for the orca whale?

• fish

• invertebrate

• amphibian

• mammal