Comparisons of Invertebrates and Vertebrates By Robert Kossmann

Comparisons of Invertebrates and Vertebrates By: Robert Kossmann

INVERTEBRATES � EARTHWORMS VS. � SPONGES

EARTHWORMS VS. SPONGES EARTHWORMS SPONGES How they reproduce: - They reproduce sexually. As long as it is more than 50 degrees Farenheit, they find a mate, fertilize, and lay eggs. How the young develop: - After they hatch, it takes 4 -6 weeks for them to grow into full adults and then they mate all over again. How parents care for the young after birth: - They do not nurture their babies. As soon as they’re born, they start eating. How they reproduce: - They can reproduce sexually or asexually. How the young develop: - A young sponge develops into a Larva. How parents care for the young after birth: - They only ensure that they just have enough food in their environment.

VERTEBRATES � SNOW LEOPARDS � VS. � PENGUINS � VS. � GIRAFFE

VERTEBRATES SNOW LEOPARD PENGUIN GIRAFFE How they reproduce: - They reproduce sexually during January. May. They give birth to about 1 -4 children. How the young develop: - They grow from baby cubs, to cubs who can get food, to full adults. How parents care for the young after birth: - They teach them how to climb trees, and survive. How they reproduce: - They reproduce sexually and the gestation period is approximately 14 months. How the young develop: - They take about 400 or more days to gestate as they have a higher intelligence. How parents care for the young after birth: - They provide them with milk. How they reproduce: - They reproduce sexually, via laying eggs. How the young develop: - They chip out of their egg and grow. How parents care for the young after birth: - The parents feed their children regurgitated food, and they provide them with warmth.

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