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What are the two main categories of animals?

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Invertebrates and vertebrates.

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True or False: Invertebrates have a backbone.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: Animals without a backbone are called _______.

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Invertebrates.

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What is the primary characteristic that defines vertebrates?

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The presence of a backbone or spinal column.

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Which group of animals includes species such as jellyfish and worms?

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Invertebrates.

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Name one example of a vertebrate.

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Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, or fish.

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True or False: All invertebrates are aquatic.

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False.

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What percentage of animal species are invertebrates?

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Approximately 95%.

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Which class of vertebrates is known for laying eggs on land?

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Reptiles.

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What is a common feature of arthropods, a subgroup of invertebrates?

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Exoskeleton made of chitin.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a vertebrate? A) Shark B) Octopus C) Eagle D) Frog

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B) Octopus.

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Fill in the blank: The study of invertebrates is called _______.

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Invertebrate zoology.

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True or False: All vertebrates have gills at some stage of their life cycle.

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False.

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What is one way invertebrates contribute to ecosystems?

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They play roles in pollination, decomposition, and as a food source.

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What type of symmetry do most vertebrates exhibit?

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Bilaterally symmetrical.

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Which invertebrate is known for its ability to regenerate lost body parts?

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What is the main difference in the reproductive strategies of invertebrates and vertebrates?

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Invertebrates often have external fertilization while vertebrates may have internal fertilization.

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Name the largest group of invertebrates.

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True or False: Vertebrates have a closed circulatory system.

20
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What is an example of a filter-feeding invertebrate?

21
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals? A) Lays eggs B) Cold-blooded C) Hair or fur D) Lives in water

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C) Hair or fur.

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Fill in the blank: The group of vertebrates that undergo metamorphosis is _______.

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What is the primary habitat of most invertebrates?

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Aquatic environments, though many also inhabit terrestrial environments.

24
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True or False: Worms are classified as invertebrates.

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Which vertebrate is known for its ability to fly?
Birds.
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What adaptation helps many invertebrates survive in their environments?
Camouflage or the ability to produce toxins.
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a characteristic of fish? A) Lungs B) Fins C) Feathers D) Warm-blooded
B) Fins.
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What is the function of a backbone in vertebrates?
To protect the spinal cord and provide structural support.