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Exploring Vertebrates: Characteristics and Classifications

This educational video series for kids delves into the fascinating world of vertebrates. Learn about the defining traits of organisms with backbones, including their skeletal structures, muscular systems, and specialized organ systems. Discover the five main groups of vertebrates—fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds—and their unique characteristics. From fish anatomy to bird classification, this resource covers it all in an engaging and informative manner. Dive into the world of vertebrates and enhance your understanding of the animal kingdom!

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Exploring Vertebrates: Characteristics and Classifications

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  1. Vertebrates www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

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  3. Definition of Vertebrates • organisms with many cells • heterotrophic • endothermic or ectothermic www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  4. Characteristics of Vertebrates • Backbones • Protective skin covering • Inside or outside skeleton • Muscles • Blood that circulates through blood vessels or lungs for breathing www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  5. Characteristics (continued) • Most have legs or fins for movement • Have a nervous system • A brain that processes information • Have sense organs ( ears or tongues • Have specialized organ systems www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  6. Vertebrates are Classified into Five Groups • Fish • Amphibians • Reptiles • Mammals • Birds www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  7. Fish • Have a backbone • Cold Blooded (ectothermic) • Obtain water through gills • Most lay eggs • Have fins • Live in water www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  8. Fish Classification • Bony fish =are fish with bones • Jawless Fish=are fish without jaws • Cartilaginous Fish=are fish without bones, but have cartilage www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  9. Fish Anatomy www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  10. Amphibians • Have a backbone • Are cold blooded • Can breathe with gills in early life:breathe with lungs as adults • Go thru Metamorphosis • Lay jelly like eggs www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  11. Reptiles • Have a backbone • Are cold blooded (ectothermic) • Breathe with lungs • Lay eggs • Some have fangs that inject venom into prey • Have one lung • No feet • Have no ears www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  12. Mammals • Have backbones • Warm blooded (endothermic) • Breathe with lungs • Have babies that are born alive • Have fur or hair • Produce milk to feed their young www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  13. Mammals (continued) www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  14. Birds • Are warm blooded (ectothermic) • Breathe with lungs • Lay eggs • Have feathers • Have a beak, two wings and two feet www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  15. Bird Classification • Birds are classified into three groups Song birds Flightless Bird of Prey www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

  16. Classification Which is Which? Classify the Vertebrates. www.makemegenius.com free Sceince Videos for Kids

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