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Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity: Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Vertebrate Diversity
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Vertebrate Diversity
Vertebrates are animals with backbones, and they come in many forms—from swimming fish and hopping frogs to flying birds and running mammals. The five major groups of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. Each group has unique characteristics that h...
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Vertebrates are animals with a backbone, which is a structure that protects the spinal cord and supports the body.
They also have a skull to protect the brain, an internal skeleton for movement and organ protection, and a well-defined head with sense organs to interact with their surroundings.
Despite these shared traits, vertebrate...
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