Chapter 34

The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates

Trace vertebrate evolution from fish to mammals. Master all vertebrate classes - heavily tested in animal kingdom.

10 Hours

Olympiad 4/5

Intermediate

NEETRequired

MCATRequired

AP BiologyRequired

IB BiologyRequired

USABO

4/5

BBO

4/5

INBO

4/5

IBO

4/5

Key Topics Covered

Vertebrate characteristics

Fishes - jawless, cartilaginous, bony

Amphibians and reptiles

Birds and mammals

Human evolution

Describe vertebrate defining characteristics

Compare all vertebrate classes

Trace vertebrate evolutionary transitions

Understand human evolution basics

Yes! All vertebrate classes, their characteristics, and examples are frequently tested in NEET.

Olympiads test evolutionary transitions, comparative physiology, and adaptation mechanisms.

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