Let’s go through each animal one by one and decide if it is a vertebrate — meaning, does it have a backbone or spine?
We know from the top of the page that vertebrates include:
- Fish
- Birds
- Mammals
- Amphibians
- Reptiles
Now let’s check each animal:
1.
Dragonfly → It’s an insect. Insects do NOT have backbones. So, NOT a vertebrate.
2.
Frog → Frogs are amphibians. Amphibians ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
3.
Puffer Fish → It’s a fish. Fish ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
4.
Jellyfish → Even though it has “fish” in the name, jellyfish are not real fish. They don’t have bones or spines. NOT a vertebrate.
5.
Sheep → Sheep are mammals. Mammals ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
6.
Octopus → Octopuses are soft-bodied sea creatures with no bones. NOT a vertebrate.
7.
Panda → Pandas are mammals. Mammals ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
8.
Crocodile → Crocodiles are reptiles. Reptiles ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
9.
Flamingo → Flamingos are birds. Birds ARE vertebrates.
✔ Check this box.
10.
Snail → Snails are mollusks. They have shells but no backbone. NOT a vertebrate.
So, the animals you should check (the vertebrates) are:
- Frog
- Puffer Fish
- Sheep
- Panda
- Crocodile
- Flamingo
Final Answer:
Check the boxes for: Frog, Puffer Fish, Sheep, Panda, Crocodile, Flamingo
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of vertebrates and invertebrates worksheet pdf.
