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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.
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How would a scientist tell whether an organism was a vertebrate or not?
By using a x-ray
Is a Tiger A Vertebrate or A Invertebrate?
Any animal that has a backbone is a vertebrate, so the white tiger would be a vertebrate.
How would you classify the lion in the animal kingdom?
I would probably guess the cat family.
When members of a Species become separated by geography and lose the ability to interbreed how would scientist classify them?
They would become 2 separate species.
Is an aunt a vertebrate?
Do you mean an ant? Your aunt would obviously be a vertebrate.
How would you classify a dog and a butterfly an invertebrate or a vertebrate?
A dog is a vertebrate because it has a backbone and a butterfly is a invertebrate because it doesnt have a backbone!
Is a white tiger an invertebrate or vertebrate?
Any animal that has a backbone is a vertebrate, so the white tiger would be a vertebrate.
How would scientist classify a vascular plant with no seed?
Fern moss
What are some verbs a scientist would use?
classify andpredict are 2
Why is a snake classified as a vertebrate?
A vertebrate is an animal with a distinct neural tract running along the dorso-medial aspect of its body and the neural tract is encased in an ossified bony column. Based upon observing this anatomy, a scientist would classify an animal as a vertebrate.
How would a scientist tell whether an organism was a vertebrate or not?
By using a x-ray
Is a Tiger A Vertebrate or A Invertebrate?
Any animal that has a backbone is a vertebrate, so the white tiger would be a vertebrate.
How would you classify a animal bone?
Observe the shape and how big it is.
What would be some ways that a scientist might classify trees into different types?
evergreen and deciduous
How would you classify the lion in the animal kingdom?
I would probably guess the cat family.
Is the fox a vertebrate or invertebrate?
The red fox is a vertebrate as are all mammals.
Is mongoose a vertebrate?
Yes, anything with a spine would be considered a vertebrate.
