Vertebrates and Invertebrates Vocabulary

All vertebrates have a ___________.

• last name
• tail
• backbone
• neck

Tigers, toads, turkeys, and tarantulas are all examples of vertebrates.

• True
• False

What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates are always smaller than invertebrates.
• Invertebrates always live in the water.
• Vertebrates have a backbone but invertebrates do not.
• Vertebrates and invertebrates are the same.

Mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and birds are all __________________.

• invertebrates
• vertebrates
• good pets

Humans are vertebrates.

• True
• False

Humans

• Vertebrate
• Invertebrate

Horse

• Vertebrate
• Invertebrate

Butterfly

• Vertebrate
• Invertebrate

Is this animal an invertebrate or a vertebrate?

• Invertebrate
• Vertebrate

Is the picture a vertebrate or invertebrate?

• Vertebrate
• Invertebrate