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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone.

A vertebrate has a 'vertebra' - a backbone

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What are all animals with backbones classified as?

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What are 2 main types of animals?

The two main types of animals are vertebrates, and invertebrates. This is classified as animals with a back bone (vertebrates), and animals without a back bone (invertebrates).


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Are birds vertebrates or invertebrates?

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What is the defining feature used to separate animals in groups?

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What kind of animals have vertebrates?

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Animals that have these are called vertebrates?

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Why is all fish classified as vertebrates?

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