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Which of the following animals are endothermic (warm-blooded)?
Which of the following animals are endothermic (warm-blooded)?
Which of these animals have an exoskeleton?
Which of these animals have an exoskeleton?
How do fish breathe?
How do fish breathe?
Which of the following features do mammals possess?
Which of the following features do mammals possess?
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Which animals have webbed limbs and breathe through gills as young and lungs as adults?
Which animals have webbed limbs and breathe through gills as young and lungs as adults?
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Study Notes
Endothermic Animals
- Endothermic animals regulate their body temperature internally, maintaining it regardless of environmental conditions.
- Common examples include mammals (like humans, dogs, and whales) and birds (e.g., eagles and penguins).
Exoskeleton Animals
- An exoskeleton is a hard outer structure that provides support and protection.
- Animals with exoskeletons include arthropods such as insects (e.g., beetles), crustaceans (e.g., crabs), and arachnids (e.g., spiders).
Fish Respiration
- Fish breathe through gills, which extract oxygen from water.
- They continuously pull water over their gills to facilitate gas exchange, allowing oxygen to enter the bloodstream and carbon dioxide to be expelled.
Mammalian Features
- Mammals possess several distinct features:
- Fur or hair covering their bodies
- Mammary glands that produce milk for their young
- A three-bone structure in the middle ear aiding in hearing
- Warm-blooded metabolism, sustaining a stable internal temperature
Amphibian Life Cycle
- Certain amphibians have webbed limbs and exhibit dual respiratory systems.
- As larvae, they breathe through gills; as adults, they transition to lungs for breathing, commonly seen in frogs and toads.
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Test your knowledge on the classification of warm-blooded vertebrate animals like mammals and birds, as well as cold-blooded vertebrate animals like reptiles and amphibians, alongside invertebrate animals. Learn about their unique characteristics, habitats, and modes of reproduction.
