Classifying Animals Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What characteristics describe fish?

Have lungs

Cold-blooded (correct)

Covered in scales (correct)

Live underwater (correct)

Which of the following statements is true about amphibians?

Born with lungs

Are warm-blooded

Have dry skin

Breathe with gills initially (correct)

What defines reptiles?

Are warm-blooded

Live mostly on land (correct)

Breathe with gills

Have scales and lay eggs (correct)

Which characteristic is true for mammals?

Breathe with lungs Signup and view all the answers

What features do birds have?

Have feathers Signup and view all the answers

Define vertebrates.

Animals with a backbone. Signup and view all the answers

Define invertebrates.

Animals without a backbone. Signup and view all the answers

Cold-blooded animals can make their own body heat.

False Signup and view all the answers

Warm-blooded animals are able to make their own body heat.

True Signup and view all the answers

What are senses used for?

To be aware of surroundings and for survival. Signup and view all the answers

What is fur?

Body covering used by mammals to keep warm. Signup and view all the answers

What are gills?

Organs that allow fish to breathe underwater. Signup and view all the answers

What are scales?

Plates protecting the skin of fish and reptiles. Signup and view all the answers

What is an exoskeleton?

A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Animals

Fish: Aquatic animals with gills, scales, fins, and cold-blooded characteristics; reproduce by laying eggs.
Amphibians: Begin life in water with gills, later developing lungs; have moist skin and are cold-blooded.
Reptiles: Primarily terrestrial, breathe through lungs, have dry/rough skin; cold-blooded creatures that lay eggs.
Mammals: Warm-blooded animals characterized by lungs, fur or hair on their skin, and live births.
Birds: Typically found in trees, possess feathers, warm-blooded, and lay eggs; breathe with lungs.

Animal Classification

Vertebrates: Animals equipped with a backbone.
Invertebrates: Animals that lack a backbone.

Temperature Regulation

Cold-Blooded: Organisms unable to generate their own body heat, relying on environmental temperatures.
Warm-Blooded: Creatures capable of internal heat production, allowing them to maintain a stable body temperature.

Animal Body Structures

Senses: Vital to animal awareness and survival; help in recognizing the surroundings.
Fur: Insulating body covering in mammals, aiding in temperature regulation.
Gills: Specialized organs in fish that facilitate underwater respiration.
Scales: Protective plates found on fish and reptiles, typically overlapping to shield the skin.
Exoskeleton: Hard outer structure in certain invertebrates, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.

Description

Test your knowledge of different animal classifications with these flashcards. Learn about fish, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, including their unique characteristics and adaptations. Perfect for students looking to enhance their understanding of animal biology.