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Yes. All mammals are vertebrates (have a backbone, or spinal column).

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What are the two major groups of animal classification?

The two major groups of animal classification are vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates have a backbone or spine, while invertebrates do not. Examples of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, while invertebrates include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and annelids.


What phylum is most closely related phylogenetically to first vertebrates?

The phylum Chordata is most closely related phylogenetically to the first vertebrates. Chordates share a number of characteristics with vertebrates, such as having a notochord, dorsal nerve cord, and pharyngeal slits. Cells within the notochord further develop into the vertebrae that define vertebrates.


How many of the 29 phyla include vertebrates?

There are 29 phyla in the kingdom Animalia. Only 3 percent of organisms in this kingdom are vertebrates. they are found in one phylum, called Chordata.


What are the three classification of animals?

The three classifications of animals are vertebrates, invertebrates, and mammals. Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not. Mammals are a subgroup of vertebrates distinguished by characteristics such as hair and mammary glands.


What are simple vertebrates?

Simple vertebrates are vertebrate animals that are less complex in terms of their anatomy and behavior. This category includes animals like fish, amphibians, and reptiles, which have a more straightforward body structure and simpler nervous systems compared to more advanced vertebrates like mammals and birds. Simple vertebrates often rely on instinctual behaviors rather than complex cognitive abilities.