Invertebrates

Definition of Invertebrates as it relates to Animals, Animals By Taxonomy

Invertebrates refer to a vast array of animals lacking a backbone, making up around 95% of all animal species on Earth. This group is characterized by its diversity, encompassing a wide range of creatures such as sponges, jellyfish, worms, insects, crustaceans, and mollusks, among others. Invertebrates can be found in almost every habitat imaginable, including oceans, freshwater bodies, soil, and even air. The subcategory of Invertebrates in the context of Animals By Taxonomy highlights this diverse group's unique features and adaptations while emphasizing their significance as an essential component of various ecosystems.

Child Hierarchical Categories

[Arachnids]

[Arthropods]

[Cnidarians]

[Insects]

[Mollusks]

Note
  • [virginiainvertebrates.org] Virginia Institute for Invertebrates – Conservation Natural History of Virginia's Invertebrate Life
  • [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.
  • [Invertebrate.us] Center for Invertebrate Biology – Learn about Invertebrates
  • [xerces.org] The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
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