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Scientists classify organisms by sorting them into groups based on they share.
Animals are classified into these two general groups
are animals with a backbone, made up of bones called vertebrae , that run the length of their body.
are animals that have NO backbone
Vertebrates can be sorted further into five groups:
or organisms that make their own food, can also be classified into two general groups based on the way in which they transport water and nutrients through their structures.
plants contain tissue through which and nutrients (sugar) move
plants have no through which water and move
Some plants use seeds to reproduce (like apple trees) and some others have spores (like ferns)
Some plants make their seeds in cones (like roses or orange trees), while other plants have their seeds in flowers (like pine trees)
Drew is trying to identify an unknown plant. The plant produces spores and has developed roots. Which of the following could be Drew's unknown plant?
The picture shows a snail. Which statement best explains why the snail is a vertebrate or invertebrate?

Mammals are classified as cold-blooded and give birth to live young
Reptiles, amphibians, and fish are classified as
Birds and both lay when they give birth
Group the following plants into flowering (produces flowers) or nonflowering plants
Complete the animal classification chart
What animal group does this animal belong to?

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This animal is classified as a mammal.

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Group these animals into their correct classification groups