Vertebrate Characteristics Quiz

What is the primary characteristic that defines vertebrates?

• Presence of a heart

• Backbone or vertebral column

• Warm-blooded metabolism

• Four limbs

Which of the following animals is classified as a vertebrate?

• Jellyfish

• Shark

• Starfish

• Octopus

Which part of the vertebrate body protects the spinal cord?

• Skull

• Rib cage

• Vertebral column

• Pelvis

Vertebrates are primarily classified into how many groups?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What distinguishes mammals from other vertebrates?

• Laying eggs

• Presence of feathers

• Live birth and mammary glands

• Cold-blooded metabolism

Which of the following is characteristic of amphibians?

• Smooth skin, external fertilization, and aquatic larvae

• Scaly skin, internal fertilization, and aquatic larvae

• Hard shells and external fertilization

• Feathers and internal fertilization

What is the function of the backbone in vertebrates?

• It supports the body and protects the brain.

• It stores energy.

• It assists in the production of red blood cells.

• It helps with digestion.

In which group of vertebrates are most species cold-blooded?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Fish

Which vertebrate group has feathers and is characterized by being warm-blooded?

• Amphibians

• Fish

• Birds

• Reptiles

The presence of a cartilaginous skeleton is most commonly found in:

• Mammals

• Birds

• Fish

• Amphibians