Animals With Backbones
Age 9 · Animals
Many animals have a backbone inside their bodies. Fish, frogs, lizards, birds, and mammals are five groups of animals with backbones.
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- A backbone: a line of small bones along the back
- Scales on a fish: small hard plates that cover the skin
- Moist skin on a frog: smooth, damp skin
- Feathers on a bird: light coverings that keep it warm
Examples
- A goldfish is a fish, and a dog is a mammal.
- A pigeon is a bird, and a frog is an amphibian.
Key takeaways
- Animals can be grouped by features such as scales, moist skin, feathers, or fur.
- Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all have a backbone.
Quiz: Animals With Backbones (Age 9)
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What covers a fish’s skin?
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What kind of skin does a frog have?
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What do fish, frogs, lizards, birds, and mammals all have?
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