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Vertebrates vs Invertebrates Overview

This document is about a science project comparing vertebrates and invertebrates. It includes a list of 5 students working on the project, examples of 6 invertebrates and 6 vertebrates, definitions and key differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, including that vertebrates have backbones and invertebrates do not. It also discusses the importance of both types of animals and includes sample dichotomous keys for identifying vertebrates.

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Vertebrates vs Invertebrates Overview

This document is about a science project comparing vertebrates and invertebrates. It includes a list of 5 students working on the project, examples of 6 invertebrates and 6 vertebrates, definitions and key differences between vertebrates and invertebrates, including that vertebrates have backbones and invertebrates do not. It also discusses the importance of both types of animals and includes sample dichotomous keys for identifying vertebrates.

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  • Introduction to Science Project: Introduces the science project topic on vertebrates and invertebrates and lists the participating students.
  • Examples of Invertebrates: Provides images and examples of various invertebrate animals such as ants, mollusks, and dragonflies.
  • Examples of Vertebrates: Shows images and examples of vertebrate animals like birds, cats, and dogs.
  • What are Vertebrate Animals: Explains the characteristics and types of vertebrate animals, highlighting structural and reproductive traits.
  • What are Invertebrate Animals: Describes the lack of a backbone in invertebrate animals and their adaptation to various environments.
  • Comparison: Invertebrate vs Vertebrate: Details the anatomical and environmental differences between invertebrates and vertebrates, including size and habitat.
  • Importance and Key for Classification: Explains the ecological importance of invertebrates and vertebrates and introduces a dichotomous key for classification.
  • Dichotomous Key for Invertebrates: Presents a flowchart for identifying various invertebrate phyla using a dichotomous key.
  • Dichotomous Key for Vertebrates: Offers a guide using a dichotomous key to classify vertebrates into categories like bear, eagle, and salamander.

Science Project

Chapter 1
Subject : Vertebrates
Animals and Invertebrates
Animals

Name of students: 1. Soh Yu Zhe


2. Sow Wei Haw
3. Soh Jian Xun
4. Lim You Qi
5. Gee Jia Xi
Class: 2CL
Example of INVERTERBRATES ANIMAL
1)ant

2) mollusks

3)butterfly

4)dragonfly

5) ladybug

6) Water striders
Example of VERTEBRATES ANIMAL
1)Bird

2)Golden fish

3)cat

4)gecko

5) dog

6) Turtle
What are vertebrates animals
A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone. Fishes, amphibians,
reptiles, birds, and mammals, including humans, are all vertebrates.

Vertebrates share some basic characteristics. A hollow backbone and


the cranium, or skull, protect the spinal cord and brain of most
vertebrates. All vertebrates reproduce by mating between males and
females.

Fish are the oldest known vertebrates. Most fish have a bony
skeleton. However, sharks and rays have a skeleton made of cartilage, a
strong and flexible tissue. Fish gradually evolved, or changed, into land
animals.

Mammals are the most complex kind of vertebrate. They feed their
babies with milk from the mother, they develop inside their mother’s
body, and they have hair. Their highly developed brains make them
more intelligent than other groups of animals.
What are invertebrates animals
Invertebrates are characterized by their lack of vertebrae, i.e. they
don't have a backbone. Invertebrates are often seen as being not a
sophisticated as vertebrate animals.

They simply exist in a different way and are adapted to their


environment differently. Invertebrate animals aren't able to colonize
territories or adapt to different environments, unlike vertebrate animals.

Examples of invertebrates and their habitat include jellyfish which live


in the sea, bees which fly in the air and earthworms which live
underground.
Difference and Comparison of Invertebrate and
Vertebrate Animals

Invertebrates have no backbone, while vertebrates have a well-


developed internal skeleton of cartilage and bone and a highly
developed brain that is enclosed by a skull. A nerve cord is enclosed by
vertebrae — individual bones that make up a vertebrate's spine.
Vertebrates have well-developed sensory organs, a respiratory system
with either gills or lungs, and a bilateral symmetry with an advanced
nervous system that further distinguishes them from invertebrates.

Differences in Habitat
Both types of animals live in a variety of habitats, but vertebrates can
essentially suit themselves in all habitats easily. The highly developed
nervous system and internal skeletons of vertebrates allow them to
adapt to land, sea, and [Link], invertebrates are also found in
a vast range of habitats, from forests and deserts, to caves and seabed
mud.

Differences in Size

One of the noticeable differences between vertebrates and


invertebrates is their size. Invertebrates, such as worms, shellfish, and
insects, are small and slow-moving because they lack effective ways to
support a large body and the muscles needed to power it. But there are
a few exceptions, like the squid, which may be close to 15 meters (50
feet) in size. Vertebrates have a versatile support system. As a result,
vertebrates have the capability to develop faster and bigger bodies than
invertebra
Importance of invertebrates and vertebrates
Invertebrates serve as food for humans; are key elements in food
chains that support birds, fish, and many other vertebrate species; and
play important roles in plant pollination.
Like vertebrates, invertebrates play important roles in our ecosystem,
though invertebrates are often overlooked. Pollinators such as bees,
butterflies and beetles aid in the reproduction of 80% of the world's
flowers and without them our food system would collapse.

Dichotomous Key For Vertebrates Animals


Dichotomous Key For The Invertebrates Animals
Dichotomous Key For Vertebrates Animals

Bear Eagle Salamander Fish Frog

Dichotomous Key
1. (a) has fur Bear
(b) does not have fur go to number 2
2. (a) has feather Eagle
(b) does not have feather go to number 3
3. (a) has dry skin Salamander
(b) has moist skin go to number 4
4. (a) has scales Fish
(b) does not have scales Frog

Science Project Chapter 1 Subject : Vertebrates Animals and Invertebrates Animals Name of students: 1. Soh Yu Zhe 2. Sow W
Example of INVERTERBRATES ANIMAL 1)ant 2) mollusks 3)butterfly 4)dragonfly 5) ladybug 6) Water striders
Example of VERTEBRATES ANIMAL 1)Bird 2)Golden fish 3)cat 4)gecko 5) dog 6) Turtle
What are vertebrates animals A vertebrate is an animal with a backbone. Fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, in
What are invertebrates animals Invertebrates are characterized by their lack of vertebrae, i.e. they don't have a backb
Difference and Comparison of Invertebrate and Vertebrate Animals Invertebrates have no backbone, while vertebrates have a w
Importance of invertebrates and vertebrates Invertebrates serve as food for humans; are key elements in food chains that sup
Dichotomous Key For The Invertebrates Animals
Dichotomous Key For Vertebrates Animals Bear Eagle Salamander Fish Frog

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