Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Most are classified as VERTEBRATES – organisms with a backbone.
Vertebrates. All vertebrates belong to the phylum chordata They are often called chordates All vertebrates have a back bone (vertebra)
Amphibians Amphibians Vertebrate (backbone) Ectothermic (cold- blooded) Must absorb heat from external sources When environment becomes too hot.
Classification
Classification. Vertebrates Pg. 779 Subphylum Vertebrata of the Phylum Chordata 3 Distinguishing Characteristics: 1. Vertebrae 2. Cranium 3. Endoskeleton.
1 Vertebrate Movement to Land SZ2- Students will explain evolutionary history of animals over the history of life on earth. Tetrapods- Animals with 4 limbs.
Vertebrate Movement to Land