Chordates How do Chordates fit into the diversity of life?
Characteristics: Has either a backbone or a notachord (vertabrates).
Characteristics: Is one of the following:
Characteristics: Is one of the following: Ectotherm (cold blooded):
Characteristics: Is one of the following: Ectotherm (cold blooded): can change its own body temperature
Characteristics: Is one of the following: Ectotherm (cold blooded): can change its own body temperature Endotherm (warm blooded):
Characteristics: Is one of the following: Ectotherm (cold blooded): Can change its own body temperature Endotherm (warm blooded): Has a stable body temperature
Major categories: Fish:
Major categories: Fish:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles: Birds:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles: Birds:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles: Birds: Mammals:
Major categories: Fish: Amphibians: Reptiles: Birds: Mammals: