The Animal Kingdom

THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

Vertebrates & Invertebrates

Vertebrates

Invertebrates

Arthropods

Fish

Arthropods are the largest phylum in the animal kingdom. They have exoskeletons, segmented bodies, and are ectothermic. An example of one would be a crab

Fish are ectothermic aquatic vertebrates that have fins and a streamlined body. an example of a fish is a clownfish.

Birds

Worms

Birds have feathers and the ability to fly. They are endothermic, have two legs, and they can lay eggs. An example of one is a hummingbird.

Worms are ectothermic creatures that have segmented bodies and can cave gills and antennas. An example would be an earthworm.

Reptiles

Cnidarians

eptiles are ectothermic and have scaly skin. They lay eggs and have external ears. An example of one is a snake.

Cnidarians are marine ectothermic animals. They have radial symmetry and have one opening, which is the mouth. an example of one is a Jellyfish

Amphibians

Echinoderms

Amphibians are ectothermic and have moist, permeable skin. They lay eggs, and have four legs, and external gills. An example is a frog.

Echinoderms are ectothermic creatures with a five-point radial symmetry and an internal skeleton. An example of an echinoderm is a starfish.

Mammals

Sponges

Mammals are endothermic animals with fur or hair. They give birth to live young and have mammary glands. An example of one is a gorilla.

Sponges, like all invertebrates, are ectothermic, but they also lack organs. An example of a sponge is the Yellow Tube Sponge.

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