Questions and Answers
What is an arthropod?
An animal that has a skeleton on the outside of its body; also known as an exoskeleton.
What is an invertebrate?
An animal without a backbone.
What is a trait?
A characteristic that can be passed from one parent to its offspring, such as hair and eye color.
What is a vertebrate?
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What are four ways that you can classify animals?
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What is a worm?
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What is the classification of a frog?
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What is a grasshopper?
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What is an endoskeleton?
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Study Notes
Classification of Animals
- Arthropod: An animal characterized by an outer skeleton known as an exoskeleton.
- Invertebrate: Refers to animals that lack a backbone, such as worms and grasshoppers.
- Vertebrate: Animals possessing a backbone; examples include giraffes and frogs.
Traits and Characteristics
- Trait: Inherited characteristics that can be passed from parent to offspring, such as hair and eye color.
- Endoskeleton: An internal skeletal structure found in vertebrates, made of bone or cartilage, providing support from within.
- Exoskeleton: An exterior skeleton that provides support and protection to an animal’s body, found in arthropods.
Animal Classification Criteria
- Physical Appearance: Animals can be classified based on their physical traits and body structure.
- Diet: Classification can also depend on what animals consume.
- Habitat: Where animals live is another criterion for their classification.
- Reproductive Methods: Animals can be categorized by how they reproduce, such as live birth or laying eggs.
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Test your knowledge on how animals can be classified with this flashcard quiz based on Science Chapter 6 Lesson 5. Explore definitions related to key concepts like arthropods and vertebrates, and understand traits that can be passed from parent to offspring.
