🐾 All About Vertebrates and Invertebrates! 🌍

Hey, Grade 4 explorers! Have you ever wondered what makes some animals different from others? Let’s dive into the amazing world of vertebrates and invertebrates to find out! 🐠🐞

🔍 What’s the Difference?

1️⃣ Vertebrates:
These animals have a backbone or spinal column. This gives them shape, support, and helps them move! Examples include mammals (like us!), birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians.

💡 Fun Fact: Did you know that humans are vertebrates? Your backbone is what keeps you standing tall!

2️⃣ Invertebrates:
These animals don’t have a backbone. Instead, they may have soft bodies (like worms) or a hard outer shell for protection (like crabs and snails). Examples include insects, jellyfish, octopuses, and spiders.

💡 Fun Fact: Over 95% of all animal species are invertebrates! That means there are way more of them than vertebrates.

✨ Key Differences Between Vertebrates and Invertebrates:

Feature	Vertebrates	Invertebrates
Backbone	Yes	No
Size	Generally larger	Usually smaller
Examples	Humans, dogs, birds	Ants, jellyfish, crabs
Skeleton Type	Internal skeleton (bones)	No skeleton or exoskeleton

🌾 Why Are Vertebrates and Invertebrates Important?
Both types of animals play a big role in keeping nature balanced. From pollinating flowers 🐝 to cleaning the oceans 🌊, every animal has a job to do!

🧐 Quick Quiz Time!

1. Which group does a butterfly belong to—vertebrates or invertebrates?
2. Is a fish a vertebrate? Why?
3. Can you name one animal from each group?

🎥 Watch our video to learn more about how animals are grouped and why vertebrates and invertebrates are so important to life on Earth!

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