This animal is a mammal, it has a long nose called a trunk, it is very big, it is gray, and it has big ears.
An elephant
What is an invertebrate?
An invertebrate is an animal without a backbone.
Can a fish fly?
No, a fish can’t fly.
Name 3 physical characteristics of a bird?
Birds have a beak, a tail, wings, feathers.
Birds also have light, hallow bones to help them fly.
What is a vertebrate?
A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone.
This animal is a type of fish, it is a carnivore, it has sharp teeth and it is very dangerous.
A shark
Name two groups of invertebrates
Two groups of invertebrates are arthropods, and mollusks.
Can a giraffe eat meat?
No, a giraffe can’t eat meat.
What type of animal has gills?
A fish has gills.
*Baby amphibians also have gills until they go through metamorphosis
Name the five different vertebrate groups
The five different vertebrate groups are mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.
This animal is type of a bird, it is oviparous, it has wings, a beak, and brown feathers on its body and white feathers on its head. It flies.
(It is popular in the United States)
An Eagle
What kind of bodies do gastropods and cephalopods have? Which have a shell?
Gastropoda and cephalopods have soft bodies.
Gastropods have a hard shell to protect them.
Can a frog lay eggs?
Yes, a frog can lay eggs.
*Amphibians are oviparous
What do mammals birds, and reptiles use to breathe?
Mammals, birds, and reptiles use their lungs to breathe.
What is the difference between oviparous and viviparous?
Oviparous animals lay eggs, and viviparous have babies born alive.
These animals are reptiles that are oviparous, and have scales. They don’t have legs. Sometimes they are poisonous.
Snakes
How many legs do arachnids have?
(Think of a spider)
Where can amphibians live?
Amphibians can live on land and in the water.
What are some fish characteristics of a fish?
A fish has scales, gills, and fins.
What is the difference between carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores?
Carnivores eat meat
Herbivores eat plants
Omnivores eat both meat and plants
This animal has got a long neck and it can run on its two legs. It is an omnivore. It is oviparous. It has got feathers.
An ostrich
Name five different invertebrates
Free answer
What type of bird can swim?
A penguin can swim.
**Daily Double!!**
Pick an animal and describe it. Is it oviparous or viviparous? What does it eat? What are three physical characteristics?
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Name 3 vertebrates, and name 3 invertebrates.
Free answer