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Vertebrates
Vertebrates belong to the subphylum Vertebrata – the largest subphylum of chordates containing several groups of large land animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes. Vertebrates have spinal columns and backbones. There are now around 58,000 species of vertebrates.
1,413 Questions
How do aquatic animals breathe?
Shellfish have gills just like fish do. They suck water into their shell and pass it over their gills, then squirt it back out again. Sometimes, you can see clams squirting water out of their shells when you are digging them up out of the sand.
Is a Japanese spider crab a vertebrate yes or no?
i don't quite know but i think so. they have exo-skeleton type structures like insects. which leads me to believe they are. but don't take my word for it
the nutria eat fish, vegestables, apples cirial and they also eat nuts
Invertebrates include arthropods, which covers insects, centipedes, millipedes, crustaceans and arachnids, just to name a few. They are, quite simply, any animal without a backbone. Some common invertebrates are:
- sponge
- crab
- mollusc
- jellyfish
- anemone
- coral
- earthworm
- ladybug
- spider
- scorpion
- octopus
- bee
- jellyfish
- dragonfly
- sea urchin
- flatworms
- snails
What class of vertebrates has a swim bladder?
Osteichthyes is the class of vertebrates that has a swim bladder. It helps with their boyancy to help them move up and down in the water.
Is a fish a invertebrate or vertebrate?
Fish are classified as vertebrates because they have an internal skeleton.
What are some kinds of evidence that can be used to classify vertebrates?
Vertebrates have an internal skeleton of cartilage or bone, with vertebrae surrounding the dorsal nerve cord.
A different Perspective:
There are overlaps, but generally:
Animal oxigenates using gills, or using lungs
Has hollow bones, or solid
Is ectothermic, or endothermic
Has fins, or no fins
Requires moist, water, or air environment
Lays eggs in water, or out of water
Lays eggs, or gives live births
Number of each type of vertebrae
Glucose is taken from food.Oxygen is taken through air
This statement is an example of a deductive argument. It presents a logical sequence of reasoning where the conclusion follows necessarily from the premises.
What will a vertebrate found in the desert most likely be?
It may be a reptile such as a lizard or snake, a mammal or a bird. All live in the deserts of the world.
Which terms are used for gametes that are needed for reproduction in vertebrate animals?
The female gamete is an ovum and the male gamete is a sperm cell or spermatozoan.
Is a robin vertebrate or an invertebrate?
A robin, like all birds, is a vertebrate.
robins are vertebrates.
How many birds does it take to eat 1 pineapple?
it takes 4 reasonally big birds to eat 1 whole pinapple.
What birds can falconers have?
Falconers (or hawkers) can have anything from the Peregrine Falcon to the Golden Eagle.
What class of vertebrates is a penguin?
Penguins are birds, so they belong to the vertebrate class Aves.
Yes. The barracuda is a vertebrate. Like all fish, it has a backbone. Birds, mammals, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.
Does the Ledgadougar from RDR love us?
Of course, the Ledgadougar loves us all, apart from Jew's of course
How does the number of chambers in a vertebrate's heart affect the circulation of blood?
A four chambered heart completely separates the supply of blood with oxygen from the blood without oxygen. The separation enables more oxygen to reach body tissues. This separation is an adaption that supports the higher level of energy use required by land animals. Water animals usually don't have more than three heart chambers.
