Vertebrates & Invertebrates

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What are the two main groups animals are divided into?

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Vertebrates and Invertebrates.

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What is a vertebrate?

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An animal that has a backbone.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An animal that does not have a backbone.

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Can you name some examples of vertebrates?

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Mammals, fish, birds, reptiles, and amphibians.

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Can you name some examples of invertebrates?

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Worms, insects, jellyfish, and spiders.

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True or False: All animals are either vertebrates or invertebrates.

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True.

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What is the major difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

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Vertebrates have a backbone and invertebrates do not.

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Are worms vertebrates?

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No, worms are invertebrates.

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Are lions vertebrates or invertebrates?

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Lions are vertebrates.

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Do vertebrates live in water?

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Some vertebrates, like fish, live in water.