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Vertebrates
&
Invertebrates
Interactive Presentation
designed by Mr. Phillips
July 2004
Introduction
You are about to begin an interactive
presentation.
Caution: This is not a normal presentation!
YOU will be participating!
You will be learning about two main classifications
of animals:
 Vertebrates, invertebrates, and the
differences between them.
There are several ways to navigate through
this presentation:
1. On some slides you can click on the boxes
that look like this:
2. You can click the “next” or “back” buttons
like the one at the bottom left of this
page.
3. For slides with questions, just click on your
choice.
Directions
Presentation Objectives
1. Given access to this presentation, the
students will navigate through this
presentation with 90% accuracy.
2. Given questions within the presentation, the
students will correctly answer 70% of the
questions.
3. Given at least 30 minutes to explore the
presentation and given characteristics of a
specific animal, students will be able to
identify whether the animal is a vertebrate
or an invertebrate with 80% accuracy.
Classification of Animals
Vertebrates Invertebrates
Animals
Click on vertebrates or
invertebrates to learn
more about each!!
Click below after you
have read about
vertebrates and
invertebrates
Vertebrates
•Animals that are vertebrates
are simply animals with a
backbone.
•Vertebrates have an
endoskeleton
–It offers support and protects
the soft parts of the animal.
Vertebrates
Vertebrates can either be ectotherms or endotherms.
Ectotherms (cold-blooded)
•Body temperature changes to match their
surroundings.
•Endotherms (warm-blooded)
•Regulate their body temperature so that it
remains constant
Vertebrates
•Vertebrate animals fall into the
chordate phylum.
•The chordate phylum is divided into
classes.
–fish
–amphibians
–reptiles
–birds
–mammals
Vertebrates
This chart shows the vertebrates organized into classes.
Vertebrates
Fish
Mammals
Birds
Amphibians Reptiles
Click on a box to learn more about that class of vertebrates!
When you are done, click the link at the bottom left of the screen to learn about invertebrates!
Click here to go
to Invertebrates
• Fish are cold-blooded animals.
– This means that their blood
temperature changes with the
temperature of the surrounding water.
• Most fish live close to the shore in
water that is less than 600 feet
deep.
– In the ocean, the deeper the water,
the dimmer the light.
– Many fish who live at 2000 feet or
deeper glow in the dark.
Fish
• All fish have gills. These gills absorb
oxygen from the water and pass it along
to the bloodstream.
• A fishes scales are called armor because
they protect it. A slimy substance
moistens the scales. This protects the
fish from infection and helps the fish slip
through the water faster.
Fish
• Fish stay afloat because they have swim
bladders. By changing the amount of air in its
bladder, a fish never rises or sinks, but stays
balanced.
Fish
Fish
•Fins move the fish forward, steer it, and help the
fish to keep its balance.
•The pectoral and pelvic fins are used for balance, steering,
and braking.
•The dorsal fin keeps the fish from rolling over and works
along with the anal fin.
•The tail (caudal fin) provides power, thrushing the fish
forward.
Fish
Fish are actually divided into 3 different classes.
Click the boxes to learn about these 3 types.
You must click the boxes in order from top to bottom.
Cartilaginous Fish
Bony Fish
Jawless Fish
Bony Fish
• Bony fish make up about 95% of all
fish.
• Skeletons are made up of bone.
• Their scaly skin is covered with a
slimy mucous.
• Their mouth is generally at the
front of the body.
• They have a tail fin.
Click the fish to see a diagram of bony fish.
Cartilaginous Fish
• Cartilaginous fish include the
sharks, skates and rays.
• Although these look different,
they have many features in
common.
• None of them have any true bone
- their skeleton is made of
cartilage.
• They have strong jaws
Chilean Skate
Ray
Great White Shark
Cartilaginous Fish
Continued…
• Their mouth is on the underside of their
body.
• Their eyes are on the top of their body.
• They cannot see food as it enters their
mouth.
• Some sharks solve this problem by touching
their food briefly with their nose first.
– Some also use a powerful electrosensory system.
Click the shark
to see a diagram
of a shark!
Jawless Fish
• This is a primitive eel-like fish which doesn't
have a true jaw, but a sucker-like mouth (like
suction cups!) and rasping teeth.
• There are two main types:
– Lampreys
• Lampreys are found in freshwater lakes and streams as
well as in salt water.
– Hagfish
• Hagfish, or blind eels, are found only in salt water and
feed mainly on dead fish.
lamprey
Click on the correct choice.
The majority of fish fall into which class?
A. Bony Fish
A. Cartilaginous Fish
A. Jawless Fish
Let’s Review Fish!!!
You chose B. Cartilaginous Fish.
That is incorrect.
Think about the majority of fish you have seen
in your life…what is hard inside their body?
You chose C. Jawless Fish.
That is incorrect.
Think about the majority of fish you have seen
in your life…what is hard inside their body?
Yes. The correct choice is A Bony Fish.
About 95% of all fish are considered bony fish!
Click on the correct choice.
Which fin gives the fish balance,
steering, and braking?
A. Dorsal Fin
A. Caudal Fin (tail)
A. Pectoral and Pelvic Fins
Let’s Review Fish!!!
You chose B. Caudal Fin (tail).
That is incorrect.
The caudal fin (tail) actually gives the fish the
power to move forward.
You chose A. Dorsal Fin.
That is incorrect.
The dorsal fin keeps the fish from rolling over.
Yes. The correct choice is
C. Pectoral and Pelvic Fin.
These allow the fish to balance, steer, and brake.
• These animals have
smooth skin
• Most spend at least part
of their life in water.
• Amphibians are cold-
blooded (hibernate in
winter).
• They usually have three
life stages: egg, larva,
adult (metamorphosis).
• Includes: Frogs, Toads,
Salamanders, and Newts.
Amphibians
Salamander
newts
toad
Ever wonder what the difference between a frog and a toad
was? Click here to find out!
• These animals have dry, scaly
skin.
• They are cold-blooded
(hibernate in winter).
• Some live in the water, but most
are adapted to life on land.
• Most reptiles lay soft-shelled
eggs, but some bear live young.
• Includes: Lizards, Snakes,
Turtles, and Crocodiles.
Fast Fact!
Did you know that snakes smell with their tongue!
Reptiles
Iguana
Turtle
Crocodile
• Birds are warm-
blooded.
• They have hollow
bones and feathers.
• Most can fly at least
short distances.
• Birds are born from
hard-shelled eggs.
• Includes: Raptors,
Gulls, Songbirds, and
Fowl.
Birds
Raptor
Gull
Fowl
Mammals
• These animals usually have
hair/fur.
• They give birth to live young
and feed their young with
milk.
• Have the most complex brains
and nervous systems of any
animal on earth.
• Mammals are warm-blooded.
• Includes: Rodents, Hoofed
animals, Marsupials, Bats,
Rabbits, Weasels, Raccoons,
Bears, Dogs, and Cats.
Rodent
Bat
Dog
Let’s try one quick
review question!
Vertebrate Review
You see a greenish-brownish colored animal
walking in your yard. You get brave, and
decide to touch it. It’s skin is dry and
scaly. What kind of animal is it most
likely?
A. Amphibian
B. Mammal
C. Reptile
You chose A. Amphibian.
That is incorrect.
Amphibians have smooth skin.
You chose B. Mammal.
That is incorrect.
A mammal’s skin would most likely be furry.
Yes. The correct choice is
C. reptile
Reptiles have dry, scaly skin.
• What’s the difference between an alligator and a
crocodile?
• Click here to find out!
• What’s the difference between a reptile and an
amphibian?
• Click here to find out!
Fun Facts!
• Invertebrates are animals without a
backbone.
• 97% of all animals are invertebrates!
• They are divided into different groups or
phyla (plural of phylums).
• Scientists look at something called
symmetry to help classify invertebrates.
Invertebrates
Invertebrates
Radial symmetry: body parts are arranged around
in a circle around a central point (starfish).
Bilateral symmetry: have two sides that will
match if you draw a line down the center of their
body (lobster).
Asymetric: these animals have no definite shape
at all (sponges).
Invertebrates
Invertebrates
Cnidarian Sponges Arthropods Mollusks
Echinoderms Annelids Flatworms
Click on a box to learn more about that class of invertebrates!
When you are done, click the man at the bottom left of the screen to move on!
Click below when you
are done learning about
invertebrates:
Cnidarians
• Have radial symmetry
• Sometimes they have stinging
tentacles around their mouths that
they use to catch food.
Polyp
Jellyfish
Sponges
• Asymmetric bodies
• They filter food out of the water
as it passes through them.
Roundworms
• These outnumber every other
animal on earth.
• They can be predators, parasites,
or decomposers.
Arthropods
• Have jointed body parts
• Bilateral symmetry
• Segmented bodies
• Lobster, house fly,
beetle, butterflies,
spiders
Butterfly
Beetle
Tarantula
House Fly
Lobster
Crustaceans
Arachnids
Insects
Arthropods
Crustaceans
• Crustaceans live mostly in the ocean or other waters.
• Most commonly known crustaceans are the crab and
lobster.
• Crustaceans have a hard, external shell which protects
their body.
• Crustaceans have a head and abdomen. The head has
antennae which are part of their sensory system. The
abdomen includes the heart, digestive system and
reproductive system.
• The abdomen also has appendages, such as legs, for
crawling and swimming. Many crustaceans also have
claws that help with crawling and eating.
Crustaceans
Arachnids
Insects
• Arachnids are a type of
arthropod. You know many of them
as spiders.
• Like other arthropods, the
arachnids have a hard exoskeleton
and jointed appendages for
walking.
• Unlike other arthropods,
arachnids do not have antennae.
• Common arachnids are the spider,
scorpions, ticks and mites.
Crustaceans
Arachnids
Insects
Arthropods
Arachnids
• Insects are the largest group of
arthropods. There are over 800,000
different types of insects.
• The insect's head has a pair of
antennae, and a pair of compound
eyes.
• Compound eyes are different from
human eyes which have a single lens
for each eye. Compound eyes have
many lenses for each eye. For
example, the fly has about 4,000
lenses in a single eye. This provides
them with very good eyesight.
Crustaceans
Arachnids
Insects
Arthropods
Insects
• Long, flat bodies
• Bilateral symmetry
• Most are parasites that invade
other creatures and live off of
them.
• Planaria, tapeworms, liver flukes
Flatworms
Planaria
Liver Flukes
Tapeworm
Annelids
• Segmented worms
• Ringed segments
• Earthworms, leeches
Earthworm
Leech
Mollusks
• Soft bodies
• Protective shell
• Land mollusks include snails and slugs
and have lungs.
• Water mollusks include oysters,
mussels, clams, squids, and octopuses
which use gills to breathe.
Octopus
Snail
Oyster
Echinoderms
• Spiny skin
• Radial symmetry
• Thousands of tube-like feet
• Starfish, sea urchin, sand dollar, and
sea cucumber.
Sand Dollar
Sea Urchin
Starfish
Sea Cucumber
Let’s Review
What type of symmetry does the
following invertebrate have?
a) Radial
b) Bilateral
c) Asymmetric
You chose c. asymmetric.
That is incorrect.
Think about the left and right sides of a
butterfly…
You chose a. radial.
That is incorrect.
Are all their body parts arranged around a
circle?
Yes. The correct choice is
B. bilateral
Both sides of the butterfly are idential.
Congratulations!
You have just finished learning
about vertebrates and
invertebrates!
You are now an expert zoo keeper!
Tomorrow we will continue our
quest….

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animalintro.ppt

  • 2. Introduction You are about to begin an interactive presentation. Caution: This is not a normal presentation! YOU will be participating! You will be learning about two main classifications of animals:  Vertebrates, invertebrates, and the differences between them.
  • 3. There are several ways to navigate through this presentation: 1. On some slides you can click on the boxes that look like this: 2. You can click the “next” or “back” buttons like the one at the bottom left of this page. 3. For slides with questions, just click on your choice. Directions
  • 4. Presentation Objectives 1. Given access to this presentation, the students will navigate through this presentation with 90% accuracy. 2. Given questions within the presentation, the students will correctly answer 70% of the questions. 3. Given at least 30 minutes to explore the presentation and given characteristics of a specific animal, students will be able to identify whether the animal is a vertebrate or an invertebrate with 80% accuracy.
  • 5. Classification of Animals Vertebrates Invertebrates Animals Click on vertebrates or invertebrates to learn more about each!! Click below after you have read about vertebrates and invertebrates
  • 6. Vertebrates •Animals that are vertebrates are simply animals with a backbone. •Vertebrates have an endoskeleton –It offers support and protects the soft parts of the animal.
  • 7. Vertebrates Vertebrates can either be ectotherms or endotherms. Ectotherms (cold-blooded) •Body temperature changes to match their surroundings. •Endotherms (warm-blooded) •Regulate their body temperature so that it remains constant
  • 8. Vertebrates •Vertebrate animals fall into the chordate phylum. •The chordate phylum is divided into classes. –fish –amphibians –reptiles –birds –mammals
  • 9. Vertebrates This chart shows the vertebrates organized into classes. Vertebrates Fish Mammals Birds Amphibians Reptiles Click on a box to learn more about that class of vertebrates! When you are done, click the link at the bottom left of the screen to learn about invertebrates! Click here to go to Invertebrates
  • 10. • Fish are cold-blooded animals. – This means that their blood temperature changes with the temperature of the surrounding water. • Most fish live close to the shore in water that is less than 600 feet deep. – In the ocean, the deeper the water, the dimmer the light. – Many fish who live at 2000 feet or deeper glow in the dark. Fish
  • 11. • All fish have gills. These gills absorb oxygen from the water and pass it along to the bloodstream. • A fishes scales are called armor because they protect it. A slimy substance moistens the scales. This protects the fish from infection and helps the fish slip through the water faster. Fish
  • 12. • Fish stay afloat because they have swim bladders. By changing the amount of air in its bladder, a fish never rises or sinks, but stays balanced. Fish
  • 13. Fish •Fins move the fish forward, steer it, and help the fish to keep its balance. •The pectoral and pelvic fins are used for balance, steering, and braking. •The dorsal fin keeps the fish from rolling over and works along with the anal fin. •The tail (caudal fin) provides power, thrushing the fish forward.
  • 14. Fish Fish are actually divided into 3 different classes. Click the boxes to learn about these 3 types. You must click the boxes in order from top to bottom. Cartilaginous Fish Bony Fish Jawless Fish
  • 15. Bony Fish • Bony fish make up about 95% of all fish. • Skeletons are made up of bone. • Their scaly skin is covered with a slimy mucous. • Their mouth is generally at the front of the body. • They have a tail fin. Click the fish to see a diagram of bony fish.
  • 16. Cartilaginous Fish • Cartilaginous fish include the sharks, skates and rays. • Although these look different, they have many features in common. • None of them have any true bone - their skeleton is made of cartilage. • They have strong jaws Chilean Skate Ray Great White Shark
  • 17. Cartilaginous Fish Continued… • Their mouth is on the underside of their body. • Their eyes are on the top of their body. • They cannot see food as it enters their mouth. • Some sharks solve this problem by touching their food briefly with their nose first. – Some also use a powerful electrosensory system. Click the shark to see a diagram of a shark!
  • 18. Jawless Fish • This is a primitive eel-like fish which doesn't have a true jaw, but a sucker-like mouth (like suction cups!) and rasping teeth. • There are two main types: – Lampreys • Lampreys are found in freshwater lakes and streams as well as in salt water. – Hagfish • Hagfish, or blind eels, are found only in salt water and feed mainly on dead fish. lamprey
  • 19. Click on the correct choice. The majority of fish fall into which class? A. Bony Fish A. Cartilaginous Fish A. Jawless Fish Let’s Review Fish!!!
  • 20. You chose B. Cartilaginous Fish. That is incorrect. Think about the majority of fish you have seen in your life…what is hard inside their body?
  • 21. You chose C. Jawless Fish. That is incorrect. Think about the majority of fish you have seen in your life…what is hard inside their body?
  • 22. Yes. The correct choice is A Bony Fish. About 95% of all fish are considered bony fish!
  • 23. Click on the correct choice. Which fin gives the fish balance, steering, and braking? A. Dorsal Fin A. Caudal Fin (tail) A. Pectoral and Pelvic Fins Let’s Review Fish!!!
  • 24. You chose B. Caudal Fin (tail). That is incorrect. The caudal fin (tail) actually gives the fish the power to move forward.
  • 25. You chose A. Dorsal Fin. That is incorrect. The dorsal fin keeps the fish from rolling over.
  • 26. Yes. The correct choice is C. Pectoral and Pelvic Fin. These allow the fish to balance, steer, and brake.
  • 27. • These animals have smooth skin • Most spend at least part of their life in water. • Amphibians are cold- blooded (hibernate in winter). • They usually have three life stages: egg, larva, adult (metamorphosis). • Includes: Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and Newts. Amphibians Salamander newts toad Ever wonder what the difference between a frog and a toad was? Click here to find out!
  • 28. • These animals have dry, scaly skin. • They are cold-blooded (hibernate in winter). • Some live in the water, but most are adapted to life on land. • Most reptiles lay soft-shelled eggs, but some bear live young. • Includes: Lizards, Snakes, Turtles, and Crocodiles. Fast Fact! Did you know that snakes smell with their tongue! Reptiles Iguana Turtle Crocodile
  • 29. • Birds are warm- blooded. • They have hollow bones and feathers. • Most can fly at least short distances. • Birds are born from hard-shelled eggs. • Includes: Raptors, Gulls, Songbirds, and Fowl. Birds Raptor Gull Fowl
  • 30. Mammals • These animals usually have hair/fur. • They give birth to live young and feed their young with milk. • Have the most complex brains and nervous systems of any animal on earth. • Mammals are warm-blooded. • Includes: Rodents, Hoofed animals, Marsupials, Bats, Rabbits, Weasels, Raccoons, Bears, Dogs, and Cats. Rodent Bat Dog
  • 31. Let’s try one quick review question!
  • 32. Vertebrate Review You see a greenish-brownish colored animal walking in your yard. You get brave, and decide to touch it. It’s skin is dry and scaly. What kind of animal is it most likely? A. Amphibian B. Mammal C. Reptile
  • 33. You chose A. Amphibian. That is incorrect. Amphibians have smooth skin.
  • 34. You chose B. Mammal. That is incorrect. A mammal’s skin would most likely be furry.
  • 35. Yes. The correct choice is C. reptile Reptiles have dry, scaly skin.
  • 36. • What’s the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? • Click here to find out! • What’s the difference between a reptile and an amphibian? • Click here to find out! Fun Facts!
  • 37. • Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. • 97% of all animals are invertebrates! • They are divided into different groups or phyla (plural of phylums). • Scientists look at something called symmetry to help classify invertebrates. Invertebrates
  • 38. Invertebrates Radial symmetry: body parts are arranged around in a circle around a central point (starfish). Bilateral symmetry: have two sides that will match if you draw a line down the center of their body (lobster). Asymetric: these animals have no definite shape at all (sponges).
  • 39. Invertebrates Invertebrates Cnidarian Sponges Arthropods Mollusks Echinoderms Annelids Flatworms Click on a box to learn more about that class of invertebrates! When you are done, click the man at the bottom left of the screen to move on! Click below when you are done learning about invertebrates:
  • 40. Cnidarians • Have radial symmetry • Sometimes they have stinging tentacles around their mouths that they use to catch food. Polyp Jellyfish
  • 41. Sponges • Asymmetric bodies • They filter food out of the water as it passes through them.
  • 42. Roundworms • These outnumber every other animal on earth. • They can be predators, parasites, or decomposers.
  • 43. Arthropods • Have jointed body parts • Bilateral symmetry • Segmented bodies • Lobster, house fly, beetle, butterflies, spiders Butterfly Beetle Tarantula House Fly Lobster Crustaceans Arachnids Insects
  • 44. Arthropods Crustaceans • Crustaceans live mostly in the ocean or other waters. • Most commonly known crustaceans are the crab and lobster. • Crustaceans have a hard, external shell which protects their body. • Crustaceans have a head and abdomen. The head has antennae which are part of their sensory system. The abdomen includes the heart, digestive system and reproductive system. • The abdomen also has appendages, such as legs, for crawling and swimming. Many crustaceans also have claws that help with crawling and eating. Crustaceans Arachnids Insects
  • 45. • Arachnids are a type of arthropod. You know many of them as spiders. • Like other arthropods, the arachnids have a hard exoskeleton and jointed appendages for walking. • Unlike other arthropods, arachnids do not have antennae. • Common arachnids are the spider, scorpions, ticks and mites. Crustaceans Arachnids Insects Arthropods Arachnids
  • 46. • Insects are the largest group of arthropods. There are over 800,000 different types of insects. • The insect's head has a pair of antennae, and a pair of compound eyes. • Compound eyes are different from human eyes which have a single lens for each eye. Compound eyes have many lenses for each eye. For example, the fly has about 4,000 lenses in a single eye. This provides them with very good eyesight. Crustaceans Arachnids Insects Arthropods Insects
  • 47. • Long, flat bodies • Bilateral symmetry • Most are parasites that invade other creatures and live off of them. • Planaria, tapeworms, liver flukes Flatworms Planaria Liver Flukes Tapeworm
  • 48. Annelids • Segmented worms • Ringed segments • Earthworms, leeches Earthworm Leech
  • 49. Mollusks • Soft bodies • Protective shell • Land mollusks include snails and slugs and have lungs. • Water mollusks include oysters, mussels, clams, squids, and octopuses which use gills to breathe. Octopus Snail Oyster
  • 50. Echinoderms • Spiny skin • Radial symmetry • Thousands of tube-like feet • Starfish, sea urchin, sand dollar, and sea cucumber. Sand Dollar Sea Urchin Starfish Sea Cucumber
  • 51. Let’s Review What type of symmetry does the following invertebrate have? a) Radial b) Bilateral c) Asymmetric
  • 52. You chose c. asymmetric. That is incorrect. Think about the left and right sides of a butterfly…
  • 53. You chose a. radial. That is incorrect. Are all their body parts arranged around a circle?
  • 54. Yes. The correct choice is B. bilateral Both sides of the butterfly are idential.
  • 55. Congratulations! You have just finished learning about vertebrates and invertebrates! You are now an expert zoo keeper! Tomorrow we will continue our quest….