CAIE IGCSE Biology 1.3.2 Vertebrate & Arthropod Groups

Practise classifying vertebrates and arthropods from visible or described evidence, including body covering, limbs, segments, antennae and reproduction.

Exam points

classify vertebrates using body covering, gas-exchange structures, reproduction and temperature regulation
distinguish insects, arachnids, crustaceans and myriapods by legs, body regions and antennae
cite two visible diagnostic features when justifying an unfamiliar animal's classification

[Maximum number: 1]

Fig. 5.1 is a photograph of a koala.
Koalas are marsupial mammals that give birth to offspring that are incompletely developed.
The offspring develops further for several months inside the pouch of the mother.

Fig. 5.1

State one feature visible in Fig. 5.1 that could be used to identify the koala as a mammal.

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1.3.2—Main features used to place organisms question 1