Explanation:
This task asks you to sort the animals shown into two groups:
Vertebrates and
Invertebrates.
Let’s recall:
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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone (spine). Examples: dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and humans.
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Invertebrates are animals that do *not* have a backbone. Examples: insects (like bees, butterflies), worms, spiders, snails, jellyfish.
Now look at each animal in the picture:
1.
Bee → Insect → no backbone →
Invertebrate
2.
Dog → Mammal → has backbone →
Vertebrate
3.
Tiger → Mammal → has backbone →
Vertebrate
4.
Butterfly → Insect → no backbone →
Invertebrate
5.
Turtle → Reptile → has backbone →
Vertebrate
6.
Elephant → Mammal → has backbone →
Vertebrate
7.
Fox → Mammal → has backbone →
Vertebrate
8.
Grasshopper → Insect → no backbone →
Invertebrate
So, group them:
Vertebrates: Dog, Tiger, Turtle, Elephant, Fox
Invertebrates: Bee, Butterfly, Grasshopper
Final Answer:
Vertebrates: Dog, Tiger, Turtle, Elephant, Fox
Invertebrates: Bee, Butterfly, Grasshopper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vertebrate and invertebrate worksheet.