The document classifies vertebrates into 5 classes - fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It describes key distinguishing characteristics of each class. Fish live in water, are cold-blooded, breathe through gills, and have scales. Amphibians can live on land or in water, are cold-blooded, have moist skin, and breathe through gills as larvae but lungs as adults. Reptiles are cold-blooded, have scales, lay eggs, and do not feed their young. Birds are warm-blooded, have feathers, lay hard-shelled eggs, and are fed by their parents. Mammals are warm-blooded, have hair or fur