Understanding Vertebrates and Invertebrates

The video explores the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, highlighting examples such as hippos, egrets, snakes, fish, and amphibians. It explains the prevalence of invertebrates, particularly insects, and discusses arthropods and crustaceans. The video concludes with an explanation of the animal classification system, emphasizing the importance of taxonomy in understanding organisms.

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?

• Presence of a backbone

• Ability to fly

• Having scales

• Living in water

Which of the following animals is an example of a vertebrate?

• Coral

• Earthworm

• Egret

• Jellyfish

What unique feature do sharks and stingrays have in their backbones?

• They are made of wood

• They are absent

• They are made of metal

• They are made of cartilage

Which group of animals includes toads?

• Fish

• Reptiles

• Amphibians

• Birds

What percentage of animal species on Earth are invertebrates?

• Less than 5%

• About 50%

• More than 95%

• Exactly 75%

Which of the following is the largest group of invertebrates?

• Fish

• Insects

• Birds

• Mammals

What is a common characteristic of arthropods?

• They have scales

• They have fins

• They have feathers

• They have an exoskeleton

Which of the following is an example of a crustacean?

• Snake

• Butterfly

• Lobster

• Spider

In taxonomy, what is the process of starting with many animals and ending with one called?

• Classification

• Elimination

• Identification

• Segregation

Which of the following animals is not part of the animal kingdom?

• House cat

• Tiger

• Tree

• Mountain lion