Questions and Answers
Which class of vertebrates is characterized by being cold-blooded, having fins, and gills to breathe?
Reptiles
What feature distinguishes birds from the other vertebrate classes mentioned in the text?
Feathers
Which vertebrate class gives birth to live fully developed babies and has mammary glands to feed their offspring?
Mammals
What is a characteristic feature of amphibians among the vertebrate classes mentioned in the text?
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Which vertebrate class is known for laying eggs and having scaly skin?
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Which vertebrate class is warm-blooded and has beaks?
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Among the vertebrate classes, which one has lungs and can live both in water and on land?
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Study Notes
Vertebrate Classes
- Fish are characterized by being cold-blooded, having fins, and gills to breathe.
Characteristics of Birds
- Birds are distinguished from other vertebrate classes by the feature of being warm-blooded.
Mammals
- Mammals give birth to live fully developed babies and have mammary glands to feed their offspring.
Amphibians
- A characteristic feature of amphibians is their ability to live both in water and on land, and undergoing metamorphosis from larva to adult.
Reptiles
- Reptiles are characterized by laying eggs and having scaly skin.
General Characteristics
- Amphibians have lungs and can live both in water and on land.
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Test your knowledge on the classification of vertebrate animals based on their backbone structure. Learn about the five classes of vertebrates: amphibians, mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds, along with their unique characteristics.
