Vertebrates Flashcards
(7 cards)
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Vertebrates
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Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Birds Fish
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Vertebrates DEFINITION
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Spinal column/backbone
Made up of: bone, cartilage
Phylum Chordata
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MAMMALS
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Hair/fur Fertilisation: internal Suck milk from mammary glands Warm blooded Ex:humans, wolves
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REPTILES
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Dry/scaled skin Female fertilisation Development: External Eggs: leathery, waterproof Have lungs Ex: crocodiles, lizards
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AMPHIBIANS
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Smooth, moist skin Live on land Breed in water Fertilisations external (gametes released in water) Land: lungs, Water: skin Ex: salamander, frog
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BIRDS
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Feathers: wings No teeth, beak adapted for food type Development: external Warm blooded Ex:pigeon, birds
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FISH
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Live in water Fins Breathe dissolved oxygen through gills Scaly skin Ex: tuna, cod
