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vertebrates have back bones.
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How do scientists classify vertebrates into different groups?
Scientists classify vertebrate into different groups by the way the animal looks or how big or small it is
What are some characteristics you think scientists use to classify vertebrates and invertebrates into groups?
The presece of a vertebrate.
Why would a scientist classify an animal a vertebrate?
A scientist classifies an animal as a vertebrate if it has a spinal cord, or notochord. Most vertebrates have a backbone, but the Phylum Cephalochordata do not have backbones but are still classified as vertebrates.
How do you classify a lion?
Lions are animals. They are vertebrate animals. They are mammal vertebrates. They are carnivore mammals. They are cat carnivores. They are Panthera leo.
Why do scientists use structural characteristics and not physical appearance to classify vertebrates?
because structural characteristic do not change over time but physical appearance do
What largest group used to classify living things?
Vertebrates and non-vertebrates.
What do you do when you classify?
grouping things, like vertebrates from invertebrates
What are you doing when you classify?
grouping things, like vertebrates from invertebrates
Do scientists classify animals as vertebrates because they have a backbone?
yes
Do scientists classify animals as vertebrates because they have backbones?
yes
What kind of evidence can you use to classify vertebrates?
vertebrates can be classified on what they eat i think... actually thats probabaly wrong
How do scientists classify vertebrates into different groups?
Scientists classify vertebrate into different groups by the way the animal looks or how big or small it is
What are some characteristics you think scientists use to classify vertebrates and invertebrates into groups?
The presece of a vertebrate.
Why would a scientist classify an animal a vertebrate?
A scientist classifies an animal as a vertebrate if it has a spinal cord, or notochord. Most vertebrates have a backbone, but the Phylum Cephalochordata do not have backbones but are still classified as vertebrates.
What characteristics do scientists used to classify vertebrates into smaller groups?
The five groups are Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, Mammals
Why do scientists classify fish amphibians birds and mammals all in the same group?
All are vertebrates - all have a spinal column.
How do you classify a lion?
Lions are animals. They are vertebrate animals. They are mammal vertebrates. They are carnivore mammals. They are cat carnivores. They are Panthera leo.
