AP BIOLOGY

ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is one way that groups of vertebrates DIFFER from one another?
A
Not all vertebrates are ectothermic
B
Not all vertebrates have a nervous system
C
Not all vertebrates have a protective skin covering
D
Not all vertbrates have blood that moves through vessels
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In vertebrates, endothermy is typically associated with birds and mammals while fishes, amphibians, and reptiles are generally typified as ectotherms. However, there are representatives in the latter group whose body temperature can be significantly influenced by thermogenesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Invertebrates are animals without spines, while vertebrates have a spine. Invertebrates are sometimes (mistakenly) thought of as primitive because of their lack of developed organs.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ectotherms include the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and invertebrates.

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