Better than a trip to the zoo! The Vertebrates examines the
natural history as well as form and function of the vertebrate animals. Students are extremely interested in animals, and they will be fascinated by the vast array of photographs, animations,
and challenging tutorials presented in this program. This wide-ranging program begins by exploring the fundamental differences between animal and plant life. Classification based
on classical taxonomy is then clearly explained and applied. Derived versus conserved characteristics are stressed as the
cornerstones of vertebrate evolution leading to the incredible diversity exhibited in these animals. The Vertebrates serves as an introduction to the animal kingdom as well as a review of evolution and
animal classification concepts.
Topics include: A Survey of the Animal Kingdom, Animal Vs. Plant Cell Structure, Binomial
Nomenclature, Linnaean Classification, Chordate Characteristics and Classification, Vertebrate Characteristics and Classification, Vertebrate Evolution, Vertebrate Form & Function as well as
Characteristics and Adaptations of: Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals.
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Program Outline
I. Introduction
II. Classifying Vertebrates
A. The animal kingdom
III. Phylum Chordata A. Four defining characteristics B. Classification and representative
organisms C. Cephalochordates and Urochordates
IV. Subphylum Vertebrata
A. Classification and representative organisms B. Defining characteristics
V. Vertebrate Evolution A. The fossil record B. Phylogenetic tree
VI. Animal Form and Function
A. Regional differentiation B. Symmetry C. Deuterestome development D. Tube Within a Tube body plan E. The skeleton F. Three muscle types G. Integument H. Respiration I. Circulation J. Digestion K. Excretion of nitrogenous wastes L. Nervous system M. Reproduction
VII. Vertebrate Diversity A. Three classes of Fishes B. Amphibians C. Reptiles D. Birds E. Mammals
Better than a trip to the zoo! The Vertebrates examines the
natural history as well as form and function of the vertebrate animals. Students are extremely interested in animals, and they will be fascinated by the vast array of photographs, animations,
and challenging tutorials presented in this program. This wide-ranging program begins by exploring the fundamental differences between animal and plant life. Classification based
on classical taxonomy is then clearly explained and applied. Derived versus conserved characteristics are stressed as the
cornerstones of vertebrate evolution leading to the incredible diversity exhibited in these animals. The Vertebrates serves as an introduction to the animal kingdom as well as a review of evolution and
animal classification concepts. 
