Instructions
Read the information below and complete the questions. Make sure to write your answers clearly!
Invertebrates
Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. They come in many shapes and sizes, and they play an important role in nature. Many invertebrates can be found everywhere around us!
Questions
1. What is an invertebrate?
2. List three examples of invertebrates.
3. Why are invertebrates important for our planet?
4. How do some invertebrates reproduce?
5. What happens to many invertebrates when they shed their skin?
Animal Groups
6. Name the six main groups of animals mentioned.
7. Can you think of an animal that belongs to each of these groups? Write one below:
Mammals:
Birds:
Reptiles:
Amphibians:
Invertebrates:
Fish:
Fun Fact
Did you know that invertebrates make up 95% of all animals on Earth? Write down a fun fact about an invertebrate you find interesting.