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Is this true to be classified as a animal you have to have a backbone?
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∙ 6y ago
No. Things like an octopus, spider, ant, sea cucumber, etc are animals and they do not have a backbone.
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∙ 6y ago
No, not all animals have backbones. Animals are classified into two main categories: invertebrates (animals without backbones) and vertebrates (animals with backbones). Invertebrates make up the majority of animal species on Earth and include insects, mollusks, and jellyfish, among others.
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How do you know an animal is part of the animal kingdom?
first check if it is a vertabrata (backbone) or invertabrata (no backbone) then check if it is in a subgroup if it is then it is in the animal kingdon if not then it is not in the animal kingdom
Is a backbone part of a animal's endoskeleton?
Yes, it is.
The two major groupings within the animal kingdom are?
The animal kingdom is divided into two major groups vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates have a backbone and invertebrates does not have a backbone.
What animal has over 300 bones in its backbone?
whale
What is the definition of vertebrates?
its animal/organisms that have a back bone.An animal that has a spinal column.
Are hydras invertebrates?
Yes. They have no backbone therefore, being classified as an invertebrate animal.
Does a shark have a backbone?
No they do not. They are classified as vertebrates however they do not have a true backbone. It is in fact made of cartilage and is therefore not classed as a bone hence they do not have a back'bone'.
Is a sponge an invertebrate or an vertebrate?
no it as an invertebrateVertebrate means that the animal has a backbone. The Sponge (Phylum Porifera) does not have a backbone therefore it would be classified as an invertebrate.
Why are sea turtles classified as vertebrates?
they have a backbone
True or False in taxonomy the species of animal that has a backbone is called the Chordata species?
False
What is an animal that has a backbone?
An animal with a backbone is called a vertibrate.
Scientists divide animals into two groups based on whether or not an animal has a backbone. true or false.?
yes
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 are animals classified as being vertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. A vertebrate has a 'vertebra' - a backbone
What is the smartest animal without a backbone?
The smartest animal without a backbone will have to be an octopus
How does size of a backbone determine how big an animal will be?
does the backbone determined the size of animal
Animal that has a backbone?
All mammals have a backbone.
