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Vertebrates

Vertebrates are multi-cellular organisms within the animal kingdom that have a structural backbone. 10% of the living organisms within Animalia are vertebrates.

Mammals

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Mammals

One of two warm-blooed vertebrate categories distinguished by the presence of hair and mammary glands.

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Birds

Warm-blooded feathered organisms within vertebrates who lay hard-shelled eggs.

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Birds

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Warm-blooded feathered organisms within vertebrates who lay hard-shelled eggs.

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Reptiles

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Reptiles

These cold-blooded vertebrates have skin covered in scales or bony plates.

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Fish

Marine and aquatic organisms that are gill-bearing and lack limbs with digits.

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Fish

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Marine and aquatic organisms that are gill-bearing and lack limbs with digits.

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Amphibians

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Amphibians

Small vertebrate animals that are typically found in moist environments.

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