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Vertebrates

Published on Nov 21, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

VERTEBRATES

Photo by Annie Mole

5 Groups of Vertebrates

  • Birds
  • Reptiles
  • Amphibians
  • Fish
  • Mammals
Photo by David d'O

Birds
-Vertebrates with feathers and wings.
-Lay eggs with hard shells
-Endothermic

Photo by Alexollon

Reptiles
-Vertebrates with dry, scaly skin
-Lay eggs with soft shells
-Ectothermic

Photo by angela7dreams

Amphibians
-Vertebrates with moist skin
-Lay eggs without shells in the water
-Ectothermic
-Can breathe through skin and lungs

Photo by Leo Reynolds

Fish
-Vertebrates with scales
-Live underwater and breathe through gills
-Ectothermic
1.Bony Fish
2. Cartilaginous Fish
3.Jawless Fish

Mammals
-Vertebrates with hair or fur
-Mothers give birth to live young and produce milk to feed their young
-Endothermic
-Live in a variety of environments