Vertebrates- Distinguishing characteristics of the classes of vertebrates Flashcards
1
Q
Name 5 classes of vertebrates.
A
- Fish
- Amphibians
- Birds
- Reptiles
- Mammals
2
Q
Name the type of fertilisation of the: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
A
Fish- External Amphibian- External Reptile- Internal Bird- Internal Mammal- Internal
3
Q
Name the type of body covering of the: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
A
Fish- scales Amphibian- smooth skin Reptile- dry scaly skin Bird- feathers Mammal- hair/fur
4
Q
Name the number and types of limbs of the: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
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Fish- fins, 5 Amphibian- 0-4 legs Reptile- 0-4 legs and a tail Bird- 2 scaly legs Mammal- 2-4 arms/legs
5
Q
Name whether the following are cold-blooded or warm-blooded: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
A
Fish- cold Amphibian- cold Reptile- cold Bird- warm Mammal- warm
6
Q
Name the type of reproduction (lays eggs/gives birth to live young) of the: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
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Fish- eggs Amphibian- eggs Reptile- eggs Bird- eggs Mammal- live young
7
Q
Name the organs used for breathing of the following: Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal
A
Fish- Gills Amphibian- Gills --> lungs Reptile- lungs Bird- lungs Mammal- lungs
