Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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Objective

I can explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates using examples.

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Practice

7 questions

1

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

2

Give two examples of invertebrates and two examples of vertebrates.

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Exit ticket

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Explain the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates. Give one example of each. Is a snake a vertebrate or an invertebrate? Explain your answer.

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