Vertebrates- Distinguishing characteristics of the classes of vertebrates Flashcards

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Name 5 classes of vertebrates.

A
  1. Fish
  2. Amphibians
  3. Birds
  4. Reptiles
  5. Mammals
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Name the type of fertilisation of the:
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- External
Amphibian- External
Reptile- Internal
Bird- Internal
Mammal- Internal
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Name the type of body covering of the:
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- scales
Amphibian- smooth skin
Reptile- dry scaly skin
Bird- feathers
Mammal- hair/fur
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Name the number and types of limbs of the:
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- fins, 5
Amphibian- 0-4 legs 
Reptile- 0-4 legs and a tail
Bird- 2 scaly legs
Mammal- 2-4 arms/legs
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Name whether the following are cold-blooded or warm-blooded: 
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- cold
Amphibian- cold
Reptile- cold
Bird- warm
Mammal- warm
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Name the type of reproduction (lays eggs/gives birth to live young) of the:
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- eggs
Amphibian- eggs
Reptile- eggs
Bird- eggs
Mammal- live young
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Name the organs used for breathing of the following:
Fish
Amphibian
Reptile
Bird
Mammal
A
Fish- Gills
Amphibian- Gills --> lungs
Reptile- lungs
Bird- lungs
Mammal- lungs
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