(4) Vertebrate Diversity I

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Four Features of Phylum Chordata:

Back 1

1) Notochord
2) Nerve Chord
3)Pharyngeal Gill Slits
4) Post-anus Tail

Front 2

Five Characteristics of Subphylum Vertebrata:

Back 2

1) Vertebral Column
2) Closed Circulatory System
3) Neural Crest Cells
4) Cephalization (Head)
5) Cranium (Skull)

Front 3

Three Main Groups of Fish

Back 3

1) Jawless Fish
2) Osteichthyes - Jawed Fishes
3) Chondrichthyes - Cartilaginous Fishes (sharks, rays, etc.)

Front 4

Three Major Evolutionary Innovations in Jawed Fishes:

Back 4

1) Hinged Jaws
2) Vertebrae
3) Paired Fins

Front 5

Amphibians: Three Characteristics

Back 5

1) Strong legs
2) 3 Chambered Heart
3) Need water or moisture for reproduction

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Reptiles: Four Major Evolutionary Innovations

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1) Dry, scaly skin to breathe on land
2) Expanding Rib Cages (breathing efficiency)
3) Legs beneath body (Running/Walking efficiency)
4) Amniotic Eggs (Eggs designed for land)

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Dinosaurs: Two Main Groups

Back 7

1) Saurischian Dinosaurs (Pubis bone points downward)

2) Ornithischian Dinosaurs (Pubis bone points forward)

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Birds: Six Characteristics and evolution

Back 8

Evolved from Theropod Dinosaur called the Dromacosaur

1) Feathers/Flights
2) Warm Blooded
3) Air-Sac System
4) Four-Chambered Heart
5) No teeth
6) No bony tail