Subphylum Vertebratae
Vertebrates
Vertebrates include animals such as fish, reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals. While there are tremendous differences among these groups of animals, they all share one common characteristic: a backbone. In this interactivity, explore the five groups that make up the world’s vertebrates. Click the player button to begin.
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Common Past, Different Path
If you were to observe the embryos of different vertebrates, you would find that they share many characteristics in their early development. During the earlier stages of development, vertebrate embryos all have a tail and buds that will turn into limbs or wings. View Common Past, Different Path from eMediaVASM to observe vertebrate embryos, their similarities, and their differences.
Subphylum Vertebratae Review
Now that you have explored the subphylum vertebratae, review your knowledge. In this non-graded interactivity, read the question and select the correct response. Click the player button to get started.