vertebrates 3.3.7.a describe the similarities and differences that characterize diverse living...
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Vertebrates
3.3.7.A Describe the similarities and differences that characterize diverse living things;
describe how the structures of living things help them function in unique ways
Definitions• Animals: Any living organism other
than a plant• Vertebrate: Animals with
backbones• Invertebrate: Animals without
backbones• Classify: A way to group according
to certain characteristics
FishCharacteristics:• Have skeletons• Scales• Gills• Cold Blooded• Lay eggs
USES:FoodRecreation
Examples:BassTrout SalmonShark
AmphibiansCharacteristics• Live part of their lives on
water, part on land• Lay eggs in water• Cold Blooded• Tadpoles hatch from eggs and
live in water• Adults live on land and breathe
air
Uses-food-pets
Examples• Frogs• Toads • Salamanders• Newts
ReptilesCharacteristics• Dry scaly skin• Cold blooded• Most live all of their lives on
land• Lay eggs on land• Have well developed lungs• Tough protective coat
Uses• Pets• Important to
environment
Examples:• Lizards • Turtles• Alligators• Snakes
BirdsCharacteristics• Lay eggs with hard outer
shell• Breathe through lungs• Warm blooded• Have feathers• Most care for their young
Uses• Food• Pets• Observation
Examples• Chicken• Flamingo• Bluejay