Problem Overview:
The task is to classify the animals shown in the image into two categories:
vertebrates and
invertebrates.
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Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column.
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Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.
Solution Approach:
1.
Identify each animal in the image.
2. Determine whether each animal has a backbone (vertebrate) or does not have a backbone (invertebrate).
3. Write the names of the animals in the appropriate columns.
Step-by-Step Classification:
#### First Row:
1.
Mouse: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
2.
Snake: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
3.
Ant: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
4.
Lion: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
5.
Starfish: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
6.
Sea Anemone: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
#### Second Row:
1.
Whale: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
2.
Ladybug: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
3.
Parrot: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
4.
Human: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
5.
Elephant: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
6.
Butterfly: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
#### Third Row:
1.
Fly: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
2.
Worm: Invertebrate (does not have a backbone)
3.
Fish: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
4.
Hamster: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
5.
Turtle: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
6.
Giraffe: Vertebrate (has a backbone)
Final Classification:
#### Vertebrates:
- Mouse
- Snake
- Lion
- Whale
- Parrot
- Human
- Elephant
- Fish
- Hamster
- Turtle
- Giraffe
#### Invertebrates:
- Ant
- Starfish
- Sea Anemone
- Ladybug
- Butterfly
- Fly
- Worm
Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l|l}
\textbf{Vertebrates} & \textbf{Invertebrates} \\
\hline
\text{Mouse} & \text{Ant} \\
\text{Snake} & \text{Starfish} \\
\text{Lion} & \text{Sea Anemone} \\
\text{Whale} & \text{Ladybug} \\
\text{Parrot} & \text{Butterfly} \\
\text{Human} & \text{Fly} \\
\text{Elephant} & \text{Worm} \\
\text{Fish} & \\
\text{Hamster} & \\
\text{Turtle} & \\
\text{Giraffe} & \\
\end{array}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vertebrate invertebrate worksheet.
