Outcomes:

• • Define animals that develop a backbone are called vertebrates.

  • Describe the 5 classes of vertebrates:

1. Amphibians – have 2 stages in their life, and are ectotherms. List examples

2. Reptiles – have dry scales, and are ectotherms. List examples

3. Birds – have feathers, some scales on legs and are endotherms. List examples

4. Fish – have gills and scales. List the 3 types and give examples

5. Mammals – suckle their young and have hair/fur. List the 3 types (monotremes, marsupials and placentals) with characteristics of each. Name some common examples.

   • Define invertebrates as animals without a backbone and give examples of invertebrates