Animal Classification EQ How do scientists classify animals

Animal Classification EQ: How do scientists classify animals?

Animal Classification Animals Vertebrates. Invertebrate s

Animal Classification Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. Example: Tiger Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. Example: Earthworms

Animal Classification Vertebrat es Reptile s Amphibians Bird s Fish Mammals

Animal Classification Cold Blooded Are animals whose internal body temperature changes based on the temperature around them. They lay in the sun to get warm. Warm Blooded Are animals whose internal body temperature stays the same all the time unless they are sick.

Animal Classification Body Covering: Scales Smooth moist skin Feathers Smooth dry skin Number of Legs 2 4

Animal Classification Color Size Ears Yes No Wings Yes No

Animal Classification Reptiles Vertebrate Scaly Skin Cold blooded Lays eggs Lives on land 4 limbs Breathes air through lungs

Animal Classification Amphibians Have lungs as adults, also absorb air through their skin Live in water and breathe through gill while young Vertebrates Cold blooded Moist smooth skin Lay eggs in jelly

Animal Classification Birds Have feathers Vertebrates Have lungs and breathe air Warm blooded Hatch from eggs Have a beak, 2 legs and 2 wings

Animal Classification Fish Vertebrate Breathes through gills Has fins and scales Live in water

Animal Classification Mammals Vertebrate Have 4 limbs Has hair or fur Has lungs and breathes air Warm blooded Deliver live young