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Animal Groups by Body Coverings
Age 9 · Animals
Vertebrates are animals with a backbone. They are grouped by body features such as fur, feathers, scales, or moist skin.
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In the picture
- Fur on the fox: a body covering found on mammals.
- Feathers on the owl: a body covering found on birds.
- Scales on the lizard: a dry body covering found on reptiles.
- Moist skin on the frog: a soft, wet body covering found on amphibians.
Examples
- A dog is a mammal covered in fur.
- A salmon is a fish covered in scales and has fins.
Key takeaways
- All vertebrates have a skull and a backbone.
- Body coverings help separate mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
Quiz: Animal Groups by Body Coverings (Age 9)
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Which body covering is found on mammals?
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Which body covering is found on birds?
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What do all vertebrates have?
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