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What percentage of all animals are classified as vertebrates?
What percentage of all animals are classified as vertebrates?
- 25%
- 10%
- 50%
- 2% (correct)
Which characteristic distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?
Which characteristic distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?
- Presence of internal skeletons made of bones (correct)
- Simpler nervous systems
- Smaller body sizes
- Presence of external shells
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups of vertebrates?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups of vertebrates?
- Mammals
- Arthropods (correct)
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
How do invertebrates primarily respond to environmental stimuli?
How do invertebrates primarily respond to environmental stimuli?
Where can invertebrates typically be found?
Where can invertebrates typically be found?
Flashcards
Vertebrates
Vertebrates
Animals with internal skeletons (bones) and complex nervous systems.
Invertebrates
Invertebrates
Animals without internal skeletons, mostly smaller, with simpler nervous systems.
Vertebrate groups
Vertebrate groups
Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
Vertebrate percentage
Vertebrate percentage
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Invertebrate percentage
Invertebrate percentage
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Study Notes
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
- Animals are broadly categorized into vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Vertebrates possess backbones, while invertebrates lack them.
- Approximately 98% of animals are invertebrates.
- Invertebrates are found in various habitats like forests, deserts, caves, and seas.
- Their nervous systems aid in responding to environmental stimuli.
- Vertebrates represent a smaller portion (about 2%) of the animal kingdom.
- Vertebrates feature internal skeletons composed of bone, providing structure and shape.
- Vertebrate brains are larger and more developed than invertebrate brains.
- They enable quicker responses to environmental cues and facilitate adaptation to different habitats (land, water, air).
- Scientists categorize vertebrates into five groups: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
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