Classification Flashcards
When we group organisms, we call it…
classification
Name the 3 main groups of organisms
Animals, Plants, Microorganisms
Animals can be split into which 2 main groups?
Vertebrates
Invertebrates
What is a vertebrate?
An animal with a back bone
What is an invertebrate?
An animal without a back bone
Name the 5 groups of vertebrates
Mammals Birds Reptiles Amphibians Fish
Name the 7 main groups of invertebrates
Round worm Flat worm Segmented worm Jellyfish Arthropod (insect) Starfish Mollusc (shells)
Describe some of the features of a mammal
Body covered in hair/fur
Feed milk to young
Babies develop inside the mother
Describe some features of birds
Body covered in feathers
Lay eggs with hard shells
Look after their chicks
Describe some features of reptiles
Dry, scaly skin
Lay eggs with leathery shells
Young hatch and look after themselves
Live mostly on dry land
Describe some features of fish
Have fins and scales
Breathe oxygen using their gills
Live in water
Lay eggs in water
Describe features of amphibians
Lay eggs in water
Breathe air
Live partly on land/water
Smooth damp skin
What is meant by a parasite?
An organism that live inside and feed on another living thing