Animal Classification Lesson

Based on the picture, which level is most broad? This level involves lots of organisms, however, they do not have much in common.

• Species

• Genus

• Family

• Kingdom

Which level is more specific? Have more organisms in common? Family or Order

• Family

• Order

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The classification system in which each organism is given a unique, two-part scientific name indicating its genus and species.

• Genus

• Binomial Nomenclature

• Species

• Taxonomy

An animal has fur and feeds milk to its young. How should this animal be classified?

• As an invertebrate

• As an amphibian

• As a mammal

• As a reptile

• Reptiles

• Invertebrates

• Amphibians

• Mammals

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Which of these animals is a vertebrate?

• Spider

• Snail

• Worm

• Cat

A scientist discovers a new organism. It has scales and uses lungs to breathe air. How will they classify this organism?

• As an invertebrate

• As a reptile

• As an amphibian

• As a fish

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Which statement is true about vertebrates?

• Vertebrates do not have a backbone

• Most of the animals on Earth are vertebrates

• Vertebrates have backbones

• Vertebrates only live on land

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Which of these is NOT a vertebrate?

• Grasshopper

• Penguin

• Salamander

• Mouse

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Which one of these organisms is a reptile?

• Hawk

• Grasshopper

• Mushroom

• Crocodile