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What do mammals, reptiles, birds, fish and amphibians all have in common? A backbone! That means they are all vertebrates and belong to the same phylum of animals: Chordata. In this lesson, you’ll learn about the major groups of vertebrates. You’ll be able to give examples and recognize their distinguishing traits as you classify the members of the animal kingdom.