Characteristics of Vertebrates
An animal that has a vertebral column is classified as a...
Vertebrate
How many classes of vertebrate are there?
There are 5 classes, but there are 7 classes if you include all the fish.
Which class of vertebrate absorbs oxygen by using gills?
Which class of animal often goes through metamorphosis?
Amphibians
97%
Which class does a lamprey belong to?
Jawless Fish
An animal whose body temperature remains about the same is called a...
Homeotherm
What are the three stages of a bird life cycle?
Egg, chick, adult
What part of the body carries messages to and from the brain?
Spinal Cord
Which class does a platypus belong to?
Mammal
The absorption of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide takes place where in the body?
Lungs
What is a young amphibian called?
Larva
What do you call the skeleton of a vertebrate?
Endoskeleton
Which class does a loon belong to?
Birds
What is the reproduction of amphibians?
Jelly-like eggs in water
How is a tadpole different at 2 weeks than 6 weeks?
At 2 weeks, tadpoles have gills, a tail, no legs, and they only eat plants. At 6 weeks, a tadpole has lungs, back legs, and they eat plants and animals.
What connects the vertebrae to each other?
A tissue called cartilage
What are the names of the 3 classes that fish belong to?
Bony Fish
Cartilaginous Fish
Jawless Fish
What is the definition of a poikilotherm?
An animal whose body temperature is able to change with its surroundings.
What is the definition of metamorphosis?
The changing of an animal's body form during its life cycle