Los animales vertebrados Flashcards
objetivo
What are vertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column.
True or False: All vertebrates are mammals.
False
Fill in the blank: The major groups of vertebrates include fish, amphibians, reptiles, _____, and mammals.
birds
Which group of vertebrates is characterized by laying eggs and having scales?
Reptiles
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes amphibians from other vertebrates?
Amphibians typically have a life cycle that includes both aquatic and terrestrial stages.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of vertebrate? A) Fish B) Insect C) Bird D) Mammal
B) Insect
What type of vertebrate is known for having feathers?
Birds
True or False: All mammals give live birth.
False
Name the vertebrate group that is primarily aquatic and uses gills to breathe.
Fish
Fill in the blank: The vertebrate skeleton is made primarily of _____ and cartilage.
bone
What adaptation allows birds to fly?
Hollow bones and feathers
Multiple Choice: Which vertebrate group is cold-blooded? A) Mammals B) Birds C) Reptiles D) All of the above
C) Reptiles
What is the defining feature of mammals?
Mammals have mammary glands that produce milk to feed their young.
True or False: Amphibians can live both in water and on land.
True
What is the primary difference between ectothermic and endothermic vertebrates?
Ectothermic animals rely on external sources for body heat, while endothermic animals regulate their own body temperature.
