Classification of Animals- Vertebrates Flashcards
What do vertebrates have
A backbone
What is the vertebrate made up of
It is made up of separate bones called vertebrae
What is the function of the vertebrae
The vertebrae allows the vertebrates to move with great ease
What are the five classes of vertebrates
Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals
List the main feautures of a fish
1) Scales
2) Lateral line
3) Fins
4) Operculum
5) Coldblooded
Explain the use of scales in a fish
Covered in mucus and helps streamlining for swimming
Explain the use of the lateral lines in fish
Contains sense organs to detect vibration
Explain the use of fins in fish
For movement and stability
Explain the use of the operculum in fish
Bony plate that serves as a facial support structure and a protective covering for gills
What does cold-blooded mean
Cannot generate its own body temperature and must rely on the environment to regulate its body temperature
Are fish cold blooded
Yes
Are amphibians cold blooded
Yes
List the feautures of an amphibian
1) Cold- blooded
2) Moist skin
3) Wide mouth
4) Undergo external fertilisation
5) Four limbs
Explain the use of moist skin in amphibians
Used for gas exchange
What are the two ways in which amphibians respire
Cutaneous respiration and buccal pumping
