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    Vertebrates

    Explore the fascinating world of vertebrates, a diverse group of animals with


    unique characteristics and adaptations.

    Name : Gulshan
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    Definition of Vertebrates
    Vertebrates are animals that possess a backbone or spinal column, providing
    structural support and protection for their nervous system. This distinguishing
    feature sets them apart from invertebrates.
    Characteristics of Vertebrates

    1 Complex Nervous System 🧠 2 Endoskeleton 🦴


    Vertebrates have a well-developed central A majority of vertebrates possess an
    nervous system, including a brain and a internal skeleton made of bone or
    spinal cord, allowing for advanced sensory cartilage, serving as a strong framework
    processing and coordination. for support and movement.

    3 Respiratory System 🫁 4 Internal Organs 🫀


    Vertebrates have specialized respiratory They possess a variety of internal organs,
    organs that enable them to extract oxygen such as a heart, liver, kidneys, and
    from their environment, such as lungs in digestive system, which aid in the
    mammals and gills in fish. processing and distribution of nutrients
    throughout their bodies.
    Types of Vertebrates
    Fish 🐠 Amphibians 🐸
    Fish are aquatic vertebrates with streamlined Amphibians start their lives in water and then
    bodies, gills for breathing, and fins that transition to land. They typically have
    provide locomotion in water. webbed feet, moist skin, and undergo
    metamorphosis.

    Reptiles 🐊 Birds 🦜
    Reptiles are tetrapods with scaly skin, Birds are warm-blooded vertebrates with
    amniotic eggs, and they regulate their body feathers, beaks, and wings that allow them to
    temperature externally, using the fly. They lay hard-shelled eggs and have a
    environment. unique respiratory system.
    Mammals 🦁
    Mammals are a diverse group of vertebrates characterized by their ability to
    nurse their young with mammary glands and their possession of hair or fur.
    They display a wide range of behaviors and adaptations.
    Aquatic Mammals 🐋

    Cetaceans Pinnipeds Sirenians


    Cetaceans, such as dolphins Pinnipeds, including seals and Sirenians, like manatees and
    and whales, have adapted to sea lions, lead a dual life on dugongs, are large herbivorous
    life in aquatic environments, land and in the ocean. They are mammals specialized for life in
    featuring streamlined bodies, excellent swimmers and rely on freshwater and marine
    blowholes, and echolocation blubber to stay warm. habitats.
    abilities.
    Terrestrial Mammals 🐻
    Primates 🐒 Carnivores 🐺 Herbivores 🦘
    • Primates, including From the stealthy big cats to Herbivorous mammals,
    humans, monkeys, and the powerful bears, such as deer, kangaroos,
    apes, possess highly carnivorous mammals are and elephants, have
    developed brains, adapted for hunting and specialized digestive
    opposable thumbs, and consuming other animals as systems to extract nutrients
    • complex social their primary food source. from plant matter.
    They exhibit diverse
    structures.
    behaviors and are known
    for their problem-solving
    abilities.

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