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All animals have a vertebral column.
All animals have a vertebral column.
False
Mammals reproduce by laying eggs, whereas birds give birth.
Mammals reproduce by laying eggs, whereas birds give birth.
False
The dolphin belongs to the subgroup of Fish.
The dolphin belongs to the subgroup of Fish.
True
Sharks breathe through lungs while dolphins breathe through gills.
Sharks breathe through lungs while dolphins breathe through gills.
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The turtle has a skeleton.
The turtle has a skeleton.
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Frogs are classified as mammals.
Frogs are classified as mammals.
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All vertebrates breathe using lungs.
All vertebrates breathe using lungs.
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The grass snake breathes through lungs and has joined scales.
The grass snake breathes through lungs and has joined scales.
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The crocodile is a vertebrate that belongs to the subgroup of Birds.
The crocodile is a vertebrate that belongs to the subgroup of Birds.
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Study Notes
Vertebrates
- Vertebrates are animals with a skeleton and a vertebral column.
- Vertebrates are a diverse group of animals.
- Vertebrates have various characteristics.
- Vertebrates are classified into subgroups based on their characteristics.
Subgroups of Vertebrates
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Not all animals pictured have the same characteristics.
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The provided images show various vertebrates (sardine, cat, lizard, ostrich, frog, rabbit, etc).
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Animals are categorized into subgroups based on their shared characteristics.
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The provided exercises encourage determining the shared characteristics of different animals for classification.
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The worksheet asks to identify subgroups of vertebrates.
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The text lists subgroups including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
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Examples of characteristics for classification
- Presence of hair
- Type of egg-laying (viviparous, oviparous)
- Covering of the body. (feathers, scales, hair, bare skin).
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Each animal is placed in a subgroup based on those shared characteristics.
Animal Characteristics
- Different animals listed have different observable characteristics.
(examples provided were hair, scales, feathers, etc.) - This includes whether they lay eggs or give live birth.
Place of Living
- Some animals (dolphin, shark) live in saltwater.
Comparing Animals
- Exercises suggest comparing animals using Venn diagrams.
- Examples of comparing animals were provided.
Subgroup Identification
- Identifying a subgroup for each animal based on its characteristics is shown.
- Examples include identifying a bat as a mammal or a penguin as a bird.
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Test your knowledge on vertebrates and their subgroups in this engaging quiz! You'll explore the characteristics of various animals, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians, while identifying their shared traits. Get ready to classify these fascinating creatures based on their unique features.
