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Five groups of animals with backbones
Age 10 · Animals
Animals with a backbone are called vertebrates, and they split into five groups: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Each group has its own kind of body covering, which helps us sort them.
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In the picture
- Backbone: every vertebrate has one, even a fox
- Bare moist skin: amphibians like the frog
- Feathers: only birds have them
- Outer group: all vertebrates together, split into five smaller groups
Examples
- A trout is a fish with scales, and a lizard is a reptile with scales.
- A duck is a bird with feathers, and a fox is a mammal with fur.
Key takeaways
- Vertebrates are animals with a backbone.
- The five groups are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Quiz: Five groups of animals with backbones (Age 10)
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What is a vertebrate?
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Which list shows the five groups of vertebrates?
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Which group of vertebrates is the only one with feathers?
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