Vertebrates 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

5 main groups of Vertebrates FISH AMPHIBIANS REPTILES BIRDS MAMMALS

Fish Characteristics: Have skeletons Scales Gills Cold Blooded Lay eggs USES: Food Recreation Examples: Bass Trout Salmon Shark

Amphibians Characteristics 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

Reptiles Characteristics 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

Birds Characteristics 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

Mammals Characteristics Have hair or fur Females can produce milk for their young Care for and protect young Most young mammals born live Most complex brain People are the highest form of mammals Uses Pets Food Friends Examples: People Whale Kangaroo Monkey