Animal Kingdom Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 5 types of vertebrates (backbones)
A
Fish Mammals Reptiles Amphibians Birds
2
Q
Name the 3 types of invertebrates (no backbones)
A
Annelids
Molluscs
Arthropods
3
Q
How do you identify insects?
A
- 6 legs
- body in 3 sections (head, thorax, abdomen)
- pair of antennae
- may have wings
4
Q
How do you identify crustacea?
A
• around 10 legs
5
Q
How do you identify arachnids?
A
• 8 legs
6
Q
How do you identify myriapods?
A
• many legs
7
Q
Name the 4 types of arthropods
A
- Insects
- Crustacea
- Arachnids
- Myriapods
8
Q
How do you identify annelids?
A
• Body in ringed segments
9
Q
How do you identify molluscs?
A
• Soft body with or without shell
10
Q
How do you identify arthropods?
A
• hard exo skeleton and joint legs
11
Q
How do you identify fish?
A
• loose wet scales
12
Q
How do you identify mammals?
A
• hair
13
Q
How do you identify birds?
A
• feathers
14
Q
How do you identify reptiles?
A
• dry scales
15
Q
How do you identify amphibians?
A
• smooth, moist skin
