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Click on each type of animal group to find out more about them! InvertebratesFishAmphibians Reptiles MammalsBirds Review Question

Invertebrates Return to main menu  Only group that does not have a backbone  Makes up 97% of all animals Examples include worms, squid, insects, spiders, and starfish.

Fish  Most diverse vertebrae group  Live in water  Bodies are torpedo shape because it is ideal for swimming  There is 25,000 identified species Examples include clown fish, trout, bass, and goldfish. Return to main menu

Amphibians  Live in water and on land  They are cold-blooded  Breathe through their skin  The usually have cold moist skin Examples include frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts. Return to main menu

Reptiles  Like amphibians, reptiles are cold-blooded  Covered in scales  Have lungs for breathing  Can be found in all different types of habitats expect for polar and tundra Examples include snakes, alligators, turtles, and lizards. Return to main menu

Mammals  Are warm-blooded  Have hair on bodies  Produce milk to feed their offspring  More than 4,000 species Examples include dogs, cats, bears, giraffes, and elephants. Return to main menu

Birds  Have feathers  Are warm-blooded  Lay eggs to produce babies  Some bones are hallow which makes some birds light enough to fly Examples include penguins, eagles, crows, robins, and owls. Return to main menu

Review Question What animal group would a ladybug be included in? A.MammalsMammals B.InvertebratesInvertebrates C.ReptilesReptiles

Good try! But mammals have a backbone and hair which ladybugs do not have. Return to Review Question

Correct! Ladybugs are insects so they are a part of the invertebrate group! Go to next review question

Good try! But reptiles are covered in scales and a ladybug is not! Return to Review Question

Review Question Click on the animal that is in the Reptile group

Good try! Toads are apart of the amphibian group. Return to Review Question

Correct! Turtles are apart of the reptile group! Click here to continue

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