Fish
Three groups of fish
Bony, cartiliginous, jawless
What are the three main groups of amphibians
cacelians
Frogs/toads
Newts/Salamanders
Turtles and tortoises
Lizards
Snakes
Aliigators and Crocodiles
How do birds reproduce?
They lay eggs
What are the two characteristics of mammals
endothermic and feed young with milk producing glands.
What is the organ used to breathe underwater
gill
Describe amphibians respiration process
start with gills end with lungs
Name three ways tortoises and turtles are different
answers will vary
What are the three types of birds feet and what are their purpose?
Hooked claws, backward pointing toe, webbed feet
What has contributed to the survival success of mammals
parenting and highly developed senses.
How do saltwater and freshwater fish get rid of their excess water
tbd
If their skin dries out, frogs would
suffocate
Which reptile can detach their tail to escape from predators
lizards
What three characteristics enable birds to be efficient in flight
Feathers, hollow bones, breast muscles
What are the three groups of mammals and how do they differ in reproduction
Placental, marcupial, monotreme
What is the lateral line and how do fish use it
tbd
What does the greek word amphibian mean
Living in two worlds
Does an alligator or crocodile have a u shaped jaw
alligators
Why do birds regularly preen?
To be prepared for flight
How is an animals life span related to their growth and reproduction
longer reproduction longer life expectance
Which fish type is primitive?
Jawless
What does ectothermic mean
cold blooded
All reptiles breathe with ________ and have _________ skin.
lungs, scaly
What is the syrinx and what is its purpose
It is a physical structure unique to birds and it is used to make their calls
What are clones
Genetically identical organisms