1. Vertebrates

2. Vertebrates are: Animals that have backbones

3. Can you name a vertebrate?

4. Types of Vertebrates Fish Fish Amphibians Amphibians Reptiles Reptiles Mammals Mammals Birds Birds

5. Reptiles

6. Reptiles Breathe air Breathe air Cold-blooded Cold-blooded Have scales Have scales Have dry skin Have dry skin

7. Amphibians

8. Amphibians Frogs, Salamanders, and Toads Frogs, Salamanders, and Toads Live in water and on land Live in water and on land Have gills and lungs Have gills and lungs Cold-blooded Cold-blooded

9. Reptile or Amphibian?

10. Reptile

11. Reptile

12. Amphibian

13. Amphibian

14. Reptile

15. Birds

16. Birds Have feathers Have feathers Warm-blooded Warm-blooded Lay eggs; have to keep eggs warm Lay eggs; have to keep eggs warm Most can fly, climb, walk and perch Most can fly, climb, walk and perch Some can swim Some can swim

17. Mammals

18. Mammals Warm blooded Warm blooded Usually have hair or fur Usually have hair or fur Give birth to live young Give birth to live young Female takes care of young Female takes care of young

19. Fish

20. Fish Live in water Live in water Cold-blooded Cold-blooded Breathe through gills Breathe through gills Have fins and scales Have fins and scales

21. Mammal or Fish?

22. Mammal

23. Fish

24. Fish

25. Mammal

26. Mammal

27. Vertebrae The adult spine is made up of approximately 24 bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of each other from the bottom of the skull to the pelvis. Each vertebra is composed of several parts that act as a whole to surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves, provide structure to the body and enable to fluid movement. The adult spine is made up of approximately 24 bones (vertebrae) stacked on top of each other from the bottom of the skull to the pelvis. Each vertebra is composed of several parts that act as a whole to surround and protect the spinal cord and nerves, provide structure to the body and enable to fluid movement. The vertebral body is the main portion of the vertebra. It bears about 80% of the load while standing and provides an attachment for the between the vertebrae. Between each vertebra is a disc that serves to cushion the vertebrae and connect them together in a flexible way. The vertebral body is the main portion of the vertebra. It bears about 80% of the load while standing and provides an attachment for the discs between the vertebrae. Between each vertebra is a disc that serves to cushion the vertebrae and connect them together in a flexible way.