Vertebrate concept map

Vertebrates

I.       Aves's are vertebrates with feathers. They have a strong skeleton. Aves or birds, have large muscular stomachs.

A.   Penguin

Warm Blooded

B.   eagle

1.   National Bird

II.     Reptilia's are tetrapods (four legs or leg-like appendages). All reptiles have three-chambered hearts except crocodiles, they have four. For reptiles, the eyes are one of the most important sense organs.

Cold Blooded

A.   Alligator

B.   Crocodile

1.   V-shaped mouth

III.    Amphibia's start their life cycle under water and move to land. Generally they are carnivorous while in the water. Many undergo metamorphosis.

A.   Frog

1.   Order Anura (tailless)

Cold Blooded

B.   Salamander

IV.    Fish have gills that they use to breath with. They are aquatic, which means they live in water. They can adjust their body temperature through their external environment.

Cold Blooded

A.   Angel fish

1.   Territorial

B.   Shark

V.     Mammalia's have four hear chambers. They all have hair of some kind. they have three middle ear bones and sweat glands. Their body plan is endothermic.

A.   Chimpanzee

Warm blooded

B.   Koala

1.   Arboreal