Vertebrates evolution

In room 6 we have been learning to classify animals. scientist classify animals and plants into groups in order to to easily identify, sort and name them.

classify = sort

there are many ways to group living things

you can classify animals into two main groups. vertebrates and in vertebrates.

all vertebrates have have ...

• covering of skin that protects them
• skeleton inside their body
• muscles inside that help them move
• blood that moves through tubes
• lungs or gills for breathing

Invertebrates

• 90% of all animals are invertebrates!
• tend to be small because they do not have a backbone
• many live in the ocean because the water supports their weight
• some have a hard covering or shell on the outside of their bodies for protection