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What is a vertebrate (Characteristics of Chordates (Nerve cord in back…
What is a vertebrate
Characteristics of Chordates
Nerve cord in back
Chordates also have a nerve cord that runs down their back. An example is the spinal cord
Notochord
A notochord is a flexible rod that supports a chordates back
Slits in throat area
At some point in their lives, chordates have slits in their throat area called pharyngeal slits or gill slits
At some points in their life, chordates will have a notochord, a nerve chord that runs down their back and slits in their throat area
Characteristics of vertabrates
Internal skeleton
The internal skeleton or, endoskeleton protects the internal organs, helps give the body shape, and gives muscles a place to attach.
Backbone
the backbone is formed by vertebrae
A vertebrate has a backbone that is part of an internal skeleton
Keeping conditions stable
Endotherms
an endotherm is an animal whose body regulates its own temperature
Ectotherms
An ectotherm is an animal whose body does not produce much internal heat