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Animal Classification

Animal Classification. Animals are classified as vertebrate (having a back bone) or invertebrate (not having a back bone.) . Vertebrate animals are further classified as one of the following: . F ish A mphibian R eptile M ammal B ird . Fish. Examples: Seahorse Catfish Shark.

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Animal Classification

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  1. Animal Classification Animals are classified as vertebrate (having a back bone) or invertebrate (not having a back bone.)

  2. Vertebrate animals are further classified as one of the following: Fish Amphibian Reptile Mammal Bird

  3. Fish Examples: • Seahorse • Catfish • Shark Definition: • Cold blooded • Live in water entire life • Have fins • Most have scales • Breathe with gills • Most lay eggs

  4. Amphibians Example • Newt • Salamander • Frog Definition • Live in damp places • Smooth moist skin • Cold blooded • Lay eggs • Most born in water • May breathe with gills then lungs

  5. Reptile Example • Turtle • Crocodile • Snake Definition • Dry scaly skin • Cold blooded • Breathe with lungs • Lay eggs

  6. Mammal Example • Dolphin • Rabbit • Lion Definition • Have hair or fur • Warm blooded • Breathe through lungs • Give birth to live young • Feed young milk

  7. Bird Example • Geese • Bald Eagle • Cardinal Definition • Warm blooded • Have feathers • Have wings & no front legs • Hollow bones • Have beaks • Use lungs to breathe • Lay eggs

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