Vertebrates are part of the phylum Chordata.
Five example of vertebrates are:
Fish
Amphibians
Reptiles
Birds
Mammals
The main body characteristics of vertebrates are that they have strong and flexible backbones and complex body systems.
Vertebrates inhabit many enviroments. Fish live strictly in the water, mammals and reptiles live mostly on land. Amphibians live in both water and on land. All but a few birds such as turkeys can fly.
