Grouping Animals

Science: Year 3 & 4 National Curriculum, topic 6.1.2

Grouping Animals

All animals are divided into 2 major groups. We will look at these groups in more detail later on. But for now, let's look at what these 2 groups are...

Vertebrates

Vertebrates

  • Vertebrates are animals with backbones.
Invertebrates

Invertebrates

  • Invertebrates are animals without backbones.

Test yourself on Grouping Animals

  • What are the group of animals with backbones called?

  • Which of these described the meaning of 'vertebrate'?

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