Chordates
What do all chordates have at some point in life?
A backbone or notochord
What animal uses gills to breathe underwater?
Fish
What kind of skin do reptiles have?
dry and scaly
What bird is famous for swimming instead of flying in Antarctica?
A penguin
What covers the bodies of most mammals?
Fur or hair
Are humans chordates?
yes
What body part helps fish swim and steer?
Fins
Name a reptile that can pull into its shell for protection.
Turtle
What do seabirds mostly eat?
Fish and other sea animals
What do baby mammals drink from their mothers?
Milk
What group of animals includes fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals?
Chordates
What is the name of the hard covering on many fish?
Scales
Are reptiles warm-blooded or cold-blooded?
Cold blooded
What body feature helps seabirds fly long distances?
Wings
Are dolphins mammals or fish?
Mammals
What is the flexible rod found in young chordates called?
The notochord
What type of fish is known for its sharp teeth and strong sense of smell?
Shark
What reptile is able to change colors to blend in?
A chameleon
What seabird is known for having a large throat pouch to catch fish?
Pelican
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The Blue Whale
What major feature makes vertebrates different from other chordates?
A vertebral column/backbone
What special organ helps many fish float without sinking?
The Swim Bladder
What adaptation allows crocodiles to stay underwater while watching above the surface?
Eyes and nostrils on top of their heads
What special gland helps seabirds remove extra salt from seawater?
Salt glands
What mammal has thick blubber to stay warm in icy water?
A seal