Chordates and Vertebrates
Know the characteristics of chordates.
Be able to give the taxonomy, members, and characteristics of the lower chordate groups.
Know the three classes of fish (taxonomy, members, and characteristics).
Know the characteristics of amphibians, be able to explain adaptations for life on land, and know why they are still linked to water.
Know which vertebrate group was able to first successfully live and reproduce on land and what features made this possible.
Know the orders of amphibians, members of each order, and their main characteristics.
Know the orders of reptiles, members of each order, and their main characteristics.
Be able to trace the increasing complexity of the heart through the classes of vertebrates and give advantages of this more complex heart.
Give supporting reasons why scientists consider birds and reptiles to be closely related.
Know the main characteristics of the class Aves.
Know the main characteristics of the class Reptilia.
Know which invertebrate phylum is considered to be most closely related to the chordates and why.
Know the chemical composition of mammalian hair, avian feathers, and turtle shells.
Explain how the bird’s body is adapted to flight.
Know the orders of mammals, characteristics, and members of each order.
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