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lesson 4 chapter 4
lesson 4 chapter 4 notecards for science matthew poteat. 4th period feb 19 2026
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chordate | One of the many animal classes of phylum Chordata. |
| Notochord | A flexible rod that supports a chordate's back. |
| Vertebra | Many small bones that are a part of the back. |
| Ectotherm | A body changes its temperature to the environment. |
| Endotherm | An animal that controls its internal body heat. |
| Fish | A vertebrate that lives in water. |
| Cartilage | A tissue more flexible than bone. |
| Amphibian | A vertebrate that is ectothermic. |
| Reptile | An ectothermic vertebrate. |
| Bird | An endothermic vertebrate that lays eggs. |
| Mammal | Endothermic vertebrates that have skin covered with fur or hair. |
| Mammary Gland | Glands in the mothers body. |
| Monotreme | Lays eggs. |
| Marsupial | Borna at a early stage of development. |
| Placental Mammal | Develops inside its mothers body until its body systems can function. |
| Placenta | An organ in the embryo. |