vertebrates classification
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Mammals Fish Birds Reptiles
Amphibians
Mammals
They give birth and feed their babies milk
Have lungs for breathing
Have fur
Mammals
Hair or fur
(to keep warm)
Ex. Polar bear
Lungs(to
breathe in
oxygen)Ex.
Whales
Give birth
to babies
. (Parents take care
of the baby, until it
can live alone)
Feed their
babies milk.
Birds
Have wings and feathers
Have lungs for breathing
Lay eggs
duck
ostrich
Penguin
Birds
Feathers
Wings (to help
them fly)Penguins
have wings but
cannot fly.
Two legs
Lungs(to
breathe oxygen from the
air)
Lay eggs
Newt
Salamander Toads
Frogs
Amphibians
Lay eggs in water
Moist skin
Young live in water. Adult live on land
Fish
Have scales / scaly skin
Breath by gills
Lay eggs
Lay eggs
Live in water
Tuna fish
Salomon fish
Fish
Live their whole life in water
GillsSkin
covered with scales
Most lay
eggs.
Reptiles
Have scales and dry skin
Crocodile
Scales
Lay eggs
Eggs have tough, leathery shells.
Have lungs for breathing
Reptiles
Dry skin
Skin is covered with scales(thin flat plates to
protect the animal)
Lungs(reptiles
that spend lots of time in water go
to the surface to breathe oxygen)
Some lay
eggs, some give
birth.
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Whales Mammal
Penguins Birds
Bats Mammal