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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Amphibians: Class Amphibia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the biodiversity of the Class Amphibia through videos, photos and examples. [2:34]
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Untamed Science

Untamed Science: Biodiversity: Animals: Chordates: Birds: Class Birds

For Students 9th - 10th
Through video clips and pictures, explore the orders and a variety of species found in the Class Aves.
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Can We Classify Animals?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Welcome to Hideaway Island where five pirates need to find crews for their ships. Join in and learn about animals with backbones.
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University of Manitoba

Chordate Dissection: Dissection of Muscular System in the Rat

For Students 9th - 10th
A guide to the physiology of muscle and the dissection of the rat muscular system.
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University of California

Ucmp: Lampreys

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California contains detailed information about lampreys. There are several pictures, including special links.
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University of California

Ucmp: More on Morphology

For Students 3rd - 8th
A concise site that describes the four basic features that all chordates share.
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Other

University of Aberdeen: The Phyla of Kingdom Animalia

For Students 9th - 10th
Very systematic breakdown of the animal kingdom starting with the simplest type the sponge, all the way to the chordate or vertebrate. Each phylum has a link with information.
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Other

University of Wisconsin La Crosse: Zoo Lab: A Resource for Animal Biology

For Students 9th - 10th
A fantastic source of basic zoological information, a great supplement for all animal biology classrooms.
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PBS

Pbs the Shape of Life: Phylum Chordata

For Students 9th - 10th
From a PBS television series, this site offers a summary of the features which characterize the phylum chordata and includes multiple color photos.
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John Wiley & Sons

Wiley: Earth Through Time: Life of the Paleozoic: Phylum Chordata

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the evolution of life in the Paleozoic Era based on fossil evidence of the five classes of fishes. Read about the role these chordates played in the evolution of tetrapods.
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Tree of Life Project

Reptiles: Synapsida

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains general information about the extinct link between reptiles and mammals. The Synapsida organisms are the link.
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University of California

Ucmp: Birds Decendents of Dinosaurs

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of California, Berkeley contains general information and links to information about the fossil record of birds, the life history of birds, the systematics of birds, and the morphology of birds.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Hagfish

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides a basic description of the characteristics of the hagfish. Also includes a chart that contains scientific classification information. Links are provided throughout for additional...
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PBS

Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Bony Fish

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site identifies different characteristics and information related to Bony Fish. Find out some fun facts about these friendly fish when you explore this site.