To solve the problem of classifying each animal into one of the vertebrate groups (mammal, bird, fish, reptile, amphibian), we need to identify the characteristics of each animal and match them with the appropriate category. Here is the solution:
Classification Guide:
1.
Bird: Animals with feathers, beaks, and wings.
2.
Fish: Animals that live in water, have scales, fins, and gills.
3.
Reptile: Animals with scaly skin, lay eggs, and are cold-blooded.
4.
Amphibian: Animals that can live both on land and in water, have moist skin, and typically lay eggs in water.
5.
Mammal: Animals that have fur or hair, give birth to live young, and produce milk for their offspring.
Solution:
1.
Pigeon
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Classification: Bird
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Reason: It has feathers, a beak, and wings.
2.
Turtle
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Classification: Reptile
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Reason: It has scaly skin, lays eggs, and is cold-blooded.
3.
Lizard
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Classification: Reptile
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Reason: It has scaly skin, lays eggs, and is cold-blooded.
4.
Butterflyfish
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Classification: Fish
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Reason: It lives in water, has scales, fins, and gills.
5.
Hamster
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Classification: Mammal
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Reason: It has fur, gives birth to live young, and produces milk.
6.
Frog
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Classification: Amphibian
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Reason: It can live both on land and in water, has moist skin, and lays eggs in water.
7.
Alligator
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Classification: Reptile
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Reason: It has scaly skin, lays eggs, and is cold-blooded.
8.
Shark
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Classification: Fish
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Reason: It lives in water, has scales, fins, and gills.
9.
Goat
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Classification: Mammal
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Reason: It has fur, gives birth to live young, and produces milk.
10.
Parrot
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Classification: Bird
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Reason: It has feathers, a beak, and wings.
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{|c|c|}
\hline
1. & \text{Bird} \\
\hline
2. & \text{Reptile} \\
\hline
3. & \text{Reptile} \\
\hline
4. & \text{Fish} \\
\hline
5. & \text{Mammal} \\
\hline
6. & \text{Amphibian} \\
\hline
7. & \text{Reptile} \\
\hline
8. & \text{Fish} \\
\hline
9. & \text{Mammal} \\
\hline
10. & \text{Bird} \\
\hline
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of classification of organisms worksheet.
