1.
Name the 5 groups of vertebrate animals. FARM B
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Mammals
Birds
2. Be able to name 5 characteristics of each type of vertebrate animal.
Fish
Ectothermic
Breathes w/gills
Covered in scales
Reproduces by
laying eggs
**streamline
bodies
**lateral line for
protection
Amphibians
Ectothermic
Breathes w/gills
at birth and later
with lungs
Moist, smooth
skin
Reproduces by
laying eggs
**Goes through
metamorphosis
**lives 1st half of
life in water and
2nd half on land
Reptiles
Ectothermic
Breathes with
lungs
Mammals
Endothermic
Breathes with
lungs
Birds
endothermic
Breathes with air
sacks
Rough, dry skin
Covered in fur or
hair
Reproduces by
giving live birth
Covered in
feathers
Reproduces by
laying thinshelled eggs
**Extra air sack
for breathing
**hollow bones to
help fly
Reproduces by
laying leathery
eggs
**Most has claws
**Highly
intelligent
**Jacobsons
gland
**Swim bladder
to regulate water
depth
3. Be able to categorize various types of animals.
Fish
Angler Fish
Blue Gill
shark
Lamprey
Amphibian
Salamander
Newt
Bullfrog
Caecilian
Reptile
Tortoise
Crocodile
Lizard
Snake
Mammal
Elephant
Cow
Whale
Dolphin
Bird
Penguin
Eagle
Flamingo
Cardinal