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Eberhard Sci. Ch. 2
Eberhard Science Ch. 2 Animal Kingdom
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Animals can be classified into what two groups? | vertebrates and invertebrates |
| Vertebrates can be classified into what five groups? | mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, fish |
| How are reptiles, fish, and amphibians different from mammals and birds? | Reptiles, fish, and amphibians are cold-blooded; mammals and birds are warm-blooded. |
| What are the characteristics of reptiles? | cold-blooded, lay eggs, scales, live on land, |
| What are the characteristics of amphibians? | cold-blooded, lay eggs, smooth skin, spend part of life in water, part on land |
| What are the characteristics of birds? | warm-blooded, lay eggs, feathers |
| What are the characteristics of fish? | cold-blooded, lay eggs, scales, live in water, fins and gills |
| What are the characteristics of mammals? | warm-blooded, live young, hair or fur, nurse young |
| Name 3 classifications of invertebrates. | arthropods, mollusks, worms |
| What is an inherited behavior? | a behavior that an animal is born with, an instinct |
| What is a learned behavior? | a behavior that an animal learns |