Characteristics
These three groups are all cold-blooded. Name them.
Amphibians, Reptiles, and Fish
Dolphin
Mammal
I am cold-blooded, have moist/smooth skin, and use both gills/lungs at some point in my life.
Amphibian
A vertebrate is an animal that _______________.
Has a backbone
Scientists classify animals by their _____________.
Physical Characteristics
What two groups of animals are warm-blooded?
Birds and mammals
Lobster
Invertebrate
I am a warm-blooded vertebrate that has fur/hair.
Mammals
True or False: Invertebrates make up about 85% of the world's animals.
False, 95%
The two main groups of animals are known as _____________ and _______________.
Vertebrates, Invertebrates
A plant with seeds will most likely produce ____________.
Flowers
Clownfish
Fish
I am a warm-blooded vertebrate. I have two legs and lay eggs.
Birds
A turtle is a(n) ________.
Vertebrate
Lily categorized these animals into two groups:
Vertebrates: duck, dog, horse
Invertebrates: Jellyfish, sea sponge, worm
Why do we sort animals into categories?
Sorting helps us put different types of animals into categories
A sunflower is an example of a ________________.
Seed Plant
Salamander
Amphibian
I am a cold-blooded, vertebrate that hatches from eggs. I have rough, dry skin.
Reptiles
A jellyfish is a(n) __________.
Invertebrate
Organisms that get their energy from the sun and cannot move from place to place are called __________.
Plants
List the five main characteristics of mammals.
- Have hair/fur
- Warm-blooded
- Vertebrates
- Give birth to live young
- Produce milk for their babies
Snake
Reptile
I am a cold-blooded, vertebrate. I have fins and gills help me to breathe.
Fish
The largest group of invertebrates are known as _____________.
Arthropods
Discuss the five types of animal groups and give an example of each.
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