Invertebrates
Definition of Invertebrates as it relates to Animals
Invertebrates are animals lacking a backbone or spinal column, making up an incredibly diverse group encompassing over 95% of all animal species. This vast array includes animals such as insects, mollusks, worms, and arthropods, among many others. The absence of a spine allows for a wide range of body plans and adaptations to various ecological niches, resulting in a plethora of unique forms and functions. Invertebrates contribute significantly to global ecosystems by serving as primary producers, decomposers, and predators, maintaining balance within their environments.
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| [CaveInvertebrates.org] | caveinvertebrates.org |
| [Exuvium.net] | Exuvium – Isopods, invertebrates, food, equipment |
| [SaltwaterFish.com] | Saltwater Fish - Coral - Invertebrates - Aquariums - Tanks |
| [brandoncole.com] | Brandon Cole Marine Photography. Underwater stock photography of whales, dolphins, seals and sea lions, sharks, manatees, salmon, fish, invertebrates, and more. |
| [xerces.org] | The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation |
| [aquaticarts.com] | Freshwater Fish Store | Buy Live Fish Online - Aquatic Arts |
| [alltheworldsprimates.org] | All The World's Primates Home |
| [reefnutrition.com] | Reef Nutrition | Best Aquarium Food for a Healthy Spectacular Tank |
| [emerge.butterflies.org] | Home - Update |
| [nhbs.com] | NHBS - Wildlife, Ecology Conservation |
| [fisheries.noaa.gov] | Welcome to NOAA | NOAA Fisheries |
| [h3pk.com] | 168|168|! - AZ Animals |
| [cpsg.org] | Conservation Planning Specialist Group | |
| [animalcorner.org] | Animal Corner | Animal Facts, Information and Pictures |
| [surreyhills.org] | Surrey Hills National Landscape |
| [anapsid.org] | Melissa Kaplan's Herp and Green Iguana Information Collection |
| [a-z-animals.com] | Animal Encyclopedia With Facts, Pictures, Definitions, and More! - A-Z Animals |
| [ocean.si.edu] | Smithsonian Ocean | Smithsonian Ocean |
| [st.nmfs.noaa.gov] | Office of Science and Technology | NOAA Fisheries |
| [davesfish.com] | Dave's Rare Aquarium Fish Dave's Rare Aquarium Fish |
| [Zoomed.com] | Zoo Med Laboratories, Inc. | #1 in Reptile Products Worldwide |
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| [ecowatch.com] | EcoWatch - For a Healthier Planet and Life |
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| [depositsmag.com] | Deposits – Fossils, geology and minerals. Highly acclaimed international earth science blog with over 750 articles and book reviews. |
| [niwa.co.nz] | Home | NIWA |
| [data.nbn.org.uk] | NBN Atlas - UKs largest collection of biodiversity information |
| [mysticaquarium.org] | Mystic Aquarium |
| [photobiology.info] | Photobiological Sciences Online (PSO) |
| [prairieecologist.com] | The Prairie Ecologist | Essays, photos, and discussion about prairie ecology, restoration, and management |
| [detroitzooblog.org] | Detroit Zoological Society Blog | Celebrating and Saving Wildlife and Wild Places |
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| [landscapepartnership.org] | Landscape Partnership |
| [Gruntle.net] | Joel Gilbertson Photography |
| [scoop.co.nz] | Scoop - New Zealand News |
| [InkArt.net] | Scientific Illustration by Roger Hall |
| [changingseas.tv] | Home |
| [Cephalopoda.org] | Cephalopod International Advisory Council |
| [FishEcology.org] | Fish Ecology (Ichthyology), Marine Ecology, and Marine Biology research activities of Dr. Rountree |
| [nivemnic.us] | Center for Invasive Species Prevention – analyzing efficacy of invasive species policies |
| [palermobugs.com] | palermobugs - Guide For Pet Lovers |
| [monolithicsystemslab.ise.illinois.edu] | Monolithic Systems Lab |
| [iucnredlist.org] | IUCN Red List of Threatened Species |
| [worldagroforestry.org] | Home | CIFOR-ICRAF |
| [qrper.com] | Q R P e r | QRP radios, product announcements, reviews, news and more. Low power amateur radio fun! |
| [aquariacentral.com] | AquariaCentral.com |
| [Bumblebee.org] | www.bumblebee.org Home Page |
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| [birdguides.com] | Bird news, sightings and reports - BirdGuides |
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| [marinelab.org] | MarineLab |
| [keokiscuba.com] | Keoki's Scuba - Scuba Repair Services, Honolulu, Hawaii |
| [BiologicalDiversity.org] | Center for Biological Diversity |
| [oceanlight.com] | Natural History Photography - Underwater, Terrestrial and Aerial Photos |
| [invasivespeciescentre.ca] | Invasive Species Centre – Preventing the Spread of Invasive Species |
| [centerforfoodsafety.org] | Center for Food Safety | Home |
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| [fishweb.ifas.ufl.edu] | Fisheries - School of Forest, Fisheries, & Geomatics Sciences - Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences - UF/IFAS |
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