Select the correct combination of given groups of animals which belong to vertebrates.
A. Amphibians
B. Crustaceans
C. Birds
D. Reptiles
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → A, C and D only
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone (vertebral column). The vertebrate groups are fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. Animals without a backbone are called invertebrates.
(A) Amphibians — Correct. Frogs and toads have a backbone, so they are vertebrates.
(B) Crustaceans — Incorrect. Crabs and prawns are arthropods. They have a hard outer skeleton but no backbone, so they are invertebrates.
(C) Birds — Correct. Birds are vertebrates.
(D) Reptiles — Correct. Snakes, lizards and turtles are vertebrates.