AP BIOLOGY

PLANTS

CLASSIFICATION OF PLANTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The main groups of vertebrates are
A
mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
B
Mammals, marsupials, monotremes and birds
C
mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians
D
mammals, reptiles and amphibians
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The vertebrates are the animal species having vertebral column or backbone or vertebrae. These are classified into 7 classes which includes Aves, Amphibia, Reptilia, Agnatha, Osteichthyes, Mammalia and Chondrichthyes. Examples of vertebrates are Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles, fish and mammals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The phylum chordata (animals with backbones) is divided into five common classes: fish, amphibians, reptiles, mammals and birds. Show examples of these groups and explain the characteristics that make one different from another.

Detailed explanation-3: -In humans, the vertebral column usually consists of 33 vertebrae, placed in series and connected by ligaments and intervertebral discs. However, the number of vertebrae can vary between 32 and 35. Usually there are 7 cervical, 12 thoracic, 5 lumbar, 5 sacral and 4 caudal (coccygeal) vertebrae.

Detailed explanation-4: -Humans, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and fish are all vertebrates.

Detailed explanation-5: -Let’s take a tour of the five main vertebrate groups alive today: the fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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