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Ajani Chapter 4-7
Chapter 4-7
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chordate | |
| Notochord | A flexible rod that supports a chordate's back |
| Vertebra | the bone that makes up a backbone |
| Ectotherm | an animal that produces little internal body heat |
| Endotherm | an animal that controls the body heat it produces and regulates |
| List the 3 characteristics of vertebrates/chordate | They all have a notochord, nerve chord, and throat pouches |
| Describe the difference between an ectotherm and an endotherm | An ectotherm produces little body heat like a snake, but an endotherm can control their internal body heat like a human |