Exploring Life: Vertebrates and Adaptations

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrates?

• They have a backbone.

• They have an exoskeleton.

• They have a well-developed nervous system.

• They have an internal skeleton.

Which group does a butterfly belong to?

• Vertebrates

• Fungi

• Arthropods

• Monera

Which of the following is an adaptation that helps fish survive in water?

• Feathers

• Gills

• Lungs

• Fur

Which kingdom includes organisms that are single-celled and do not have a nucleus?

• Fungi

• Monera

• Arthropods

• Vertebrates

Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

• Mushroom

• Water

• Insect

• Bird

Which class of vertebrates is adapted to live both in water and on land?

• Mammals

• Amphibians

• Birds

• Fish

Which of the following is a biotic component of an ecosystem?

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Bacteria

• Air

Which of the following is NOT a member of the fungi kingdom?

• Yeast

• Mushroom

• Mould

• Earthworm

What is the difference between an invertebrate and a vertebrate?

Write about the adaptation found in desert animals.