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VERTEBRATES Qn. What are vertebrates?
Qn. What are vertebrates?
Vertebrates are animals with backbones.
Qn. Mention any five examples of vertebrates
| – | Human beings | – elephants | |||
| – | Rats | – snake | |||
| – | Goats | – hedgehogs | |||
| – | Sheep | – spiny ant eater | |||
| – | Cat | – hen | |||
| – | Dog | – | hare |
Characteristics of vertebrates
- – Vertebrates have back bones.
- Vertebrates have endo skeleton.
- Vertebrates have waterproof skin.
- Vertebrates have a brain that is protected by the skull.
Groups of vertebrates
- Vertebrates are grouped into main groups namely:-
- Warm blooded vertebrates (Homoiothermic)
- Cold blooded vertebrates ( Poikilothermic
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