Characteristics of Vertebrates
Organism
Mode of
Nutrition
Habitat
(Terrestrial/
water/ both)
Fertilization
(Internal/
External)
Mobility
Other
Characteristics (at
least 2)
-
Amphibians
Heterotrophs
Both
“Double Life”first in water,
then on land
external
Appendageswebbed feet
Smooth moist
skin
live life first in
water (gills)
and adult life
on land ( lungs
-
ExamplesName and
picture
FROG
IGUANA
Reptiles
Heterotrophs
Terrestrial
internal
Appendageslegs, claws
- Dry scaly skin
- Air breathing
FLAMINGO
Birds
Heterotrophs
Terrestrial
Internal
Most winged
-eggs protected by
hard shell
-feathers
-warm blooded
Mammals
Heterotrophs
Both
Internal
Appendages –
various forms
-
Have fur or
hair
Produce milk
for young
PLATYPUS
Fish
Boney,
jawless, and
sharks
Heterotrophs
Water
Both
Fins
-
Breath with
gills
Have fins and
scales
Can live in
fresh or salt
water
Clownfish