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Definition of Vertebrates

Definition of Vertebrates

organisms with many cells

heterotrophic

endothermic or ectothermic

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Characteristics of Vertebrates

Characteristics of Vertebrates

Backbones

Protective skin covering

Inside or outside skeleton

Muscles

Blood that circulates through blood vessels or lungs for breathing

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Most have legs or fins for movement

Most have legs or fins for movement

Have a nervous system

A brain that processes information

Have sense organs ( ears or tongues

Have specialized organ systems

Characteristics (continued)

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Vertebrates are Classified into Five Groups

Vertebrates are Classified into Five Groups

Fish

Amphibians

Reptiles

Mammals

Birds

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Fish

Fish

Have a backbone

Cold Blooded (ectothermic)

Obtain water through gills

Most lay eggs

Have fins

Live in water

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Fish Classification

Fish Classification

Bony fish =are fish with bones

Jawless Fish=are fish without jaws

Cartilaginous Fish=are fish without bones, but have cartilage

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Fish Anatomy

Fish Anatomy

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Amphibians

Amphibians

Have a backbone

Are cold blooded

Can breathe with gills in early life:breathe with lungs as adults

Go thru Metamorphosis

Lay jelly like eggs

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Reptiles

Reptiles

Have a backbone

Are cold blooded (ectothermic)

Breathe with lungs

Lay eggs

Some have fangs that inject venom into prey

Have one lung

No feet

Have no ears

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Mammals

Mammals

Have backbones

Warm blooded (endothermic)

Breathe with lungs

Have babies that are born alive

Have fur or hair

Produce milk to feed their young

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Mammals (continued)

Mammals (continued)

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Birds

Birds

Are warm blooded (ectothermic)

Breathe with lungs

Lay eggs

Have feathers

Have a beak, two wings and two feet

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Bird Classification

Bird Classification

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