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Animals are classified into two main groups: Vertebrata, which have a backbone, and Invertebrata, which do not. Vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, while invertebrates encompass insects, mollusks, worms, and sponges. Both groups are crucial to the ecosystem, with vertebrates being more complex and typically larger than invertebrates.

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Animal Classification Presentation

Animals are classified into two main groups: Vertebrata, which have a backbone, and Invertebrata, which do not. Vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish, while invertebrates encompass insects, mollusks, worms, and sponges. Both groups are crucial to the ecosystem, with vertebrates being more complex and typically larger than invertebrates.

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Classification of Animals –

Vertebrata & Invertebrata


A Presentation on Animal
Classification
Introduction
• • Animals are classified into two main groups
based on the presence or absence of a
backbone:
• - Vertebrata (animals with a backbone)
• - Invertebrata (animals without a backbone)
Vertebrata
• • Definition: Animals that possess a backbone
or vertebral column.
• • Examples:
• - Fishes – Live in water, have gills, lay eggs.
• - Amphibians – Live in water & land, moist
skin (e.g., frogs).
• - Reptiles – Dry scales, lay eggs (e.g., snakes,
lizards).
• - Birds – Have feathers, lay eggs, can fly (e.g.,
sparrows, eagles).
Invertebrata
• • Definition: Animals without a backbone or
vertebral column.
• • Examples:
• - Sponges – Simple aquatic animals.
• - Cnidarians – Jellyfish, corals.
• - Worms – Earthworms, tapeworms.
• - Arthropods – Insects, crabs, spiders (largest
group).
• - Mollusks – Snails, octopuses.
Differences Between Vertebrates &
Feature
Invertebrates
Vertebrates Invertebrates

Backbone Present Absent

Nervous System Well-developed Less complex

Body Size Usually larger Usually smaller

Examples Fish, birds, mammals Insects, worms, jellyfish


Conclusion
• • Animals are divided into Vertebrata and
Invertebrata based on the presence of a
backbone.
• • Vertebrates are more complex and include
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and
fish.
• • Invertebrates are simpler and include
insects, mollusks, worms, and sponges.
• • Both groups play an essential role in the
ecosystem.

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