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what is a vertebrate (Vertebrates are differentiated by having a vertebral…
what is a vertebrate
Vertebrates are differentiated by having a vertebral column
As chordates, all vertebrates have a similar anatomy and morphology with the same qualifying characteristics
a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, and a post-anal tail.
an animal of a large group distinguished by the possession of a backbone or spinal column, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes
IF IT HAS A BACKBONE ITS A VERTEBRATE
A chordate (/kɔːrdeɪt/) is an animal constituting the phylum Chordata
During some period of their life cycle, chordates possess a notochord, a dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, an endostyle, and a post-anal tail
these five anatomical features define this phylum.
some examples
frog
toad
dinosaur
tunicate
keeping conditions stable
adaptation
the action or process of adapting or being adapted
the environment or temperature for an amphibian or reptile is usually very close to their average body temperature
endotherm
an animal that is dependent on or capable of the internal generation of heat; a warm-blooded animal.
ectotherm
an animal that is dependent on or capable of the internal generation of heat; a warm-blooded animal.