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Chordates
Chordate Videos
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Lesson Plan
Our Chordate Family TreeStudents explore the evolution of the phylum Chordata by constructing a "family tree" - a diagram of evolutionary traits and animals.Full Lesson Plan
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Factsheet
Chordates: This Is UsThe chordate phylum includes both invertebrates (without backbones) and vertebrates (with backbones).Download Factsheet
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Reading
Chordates: The Voyage to Us Bones, Brawn, and Brains"Humanity is exalted, not because we are so far above every other living creature, but because knowing them well elevates the very concept of life." - E.O. Wilson, BiophiliaDownload Reading
Features
Creature
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles.
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Leatherback sea turtles are the largest of the sea turtles.
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Scientist
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Play Viva
The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.
Larissa Hernandez, Marine Conservation Leader, Play Viva
The world of sea turtle conservation is a circle of friendship, trust, collective learning, and professional growth.
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Did You Know?
Man, are those Mantas Brainy!
Manta rays are impressive in so many ways, including how they coordinate hunting and have complex social interactions. And, did you know that the oceanic manta rays have the largest brain of all fish?
Man, are those Mantas Brainy!
Manta rays are impressive in so many ways, including how they coordinate hunting and have complex social interactions. And, did you know that the oceanic manta rays have the largest brain of all fish?
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Shape of Life Blog
Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles face multiple threats both at sea and on the beaches where they nest. How can we protect these charismatic creatures?
Sea Turtle Conservation
Sea turtles face multiple threats both at sea and on the beaches where they nest. How can we protect these charismatic creatures?
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