Vertebrates vs Invertebrates
Background Invertebrates- do not have a backbone. 95 % of animal species and divided into 9 different phyla Vertebrates- Have a backbone. 5% of all animal species. 1 phylum (Chordata). Pg 411 in text
Phylum Chordata Aquatic Fish Amphibia Terrestrial Reptilia Aves (birds) Mammalia
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
On the Computers What phylum do Earthworms belong to? What are some other examples of animals in this phylum? Approx how many species in this phylum? What are some characteristics of animals in this phylum?
1. What phylum do Earthworms belong to? 2. What are some other examples of animals in this phylum? Approx how many species in this phylum? 3. What are some characteristics of animals in this phylum? Click on Lab Manual and read through the pages. Drag each body part on the earthworm for the internal and external anatomy. Draw a labeled diagram of both in your notebook.