Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Explore the fascinating world of animals by classifying them into vertebrates and invertebrates. Learn about their characteristics and examples.
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to identify characteristics or examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.
1. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate?
Jellyfish
Spider
Fish
Worm
2. What is a key characteristic of an invertebrate?
Has a backbone
Has an exoskeleton
Lays eggs
Does not have a backbone
3. Animals with a backbone are called .
4. Animals without a backbone are called .
5. All insects are invertebrates.
True
False
6. Birds are an example of an invertebrate.
True
False
7. Name two animals that are vertebrates.
8. Name two animals that are invertebrates.
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
9. Animals that have an internal are called .
10. Animals that do not have a are called .