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Meaning of invertebrates
The primary meaning of the word "invertebrates" refers to animals that do not have a backbone or spinal column.
Etymology of invertebrates
The word "invertebrates" comes from the Latin words "in-" meaning "not" or "without" and "vertebratus" meaning "joint of the spine" or "backbone".
The term has been used in biology since the 19th century to classify animals without a backbone.
Synonyms
Definitions
- Invertebrates are animals that do not have a vertebral column, or backbone, and include a wide range of species such as insects, mollusks, and arachnids.
- * They are characterized by the absence of a spinal column and are often distinguished from vertebrates, which have a backbone.
Usage Examples
- Invertebrates, such as insects and mollusks, are found in almost every habitat on Earth.
- * The ocean is home to a vast array of invertebrates, including corals, sea stars, and squid.
- * Invertebrates play a crucial role in many ecosystems, serving as pollinators, decomposers, and food sources for other animals.
Antonyms
vertebrates
mammals
birds
reptiles
amphibians
fish
chordates
tetrapods
quadrupeds
bipeds
warm-blooded animals
carnivores
omnivores
herbivores
primates
marsupials
monotremes
placental mammals