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Invertebrates

Invertebrates are animals that lack a spinal cord, such as insects. Ask questions here about these organisms that make up 95 percent of all animal life.

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Which animals belong to the class hydrozoa?

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Animals in the class Hydrozoa include various species of hydroids, hydras, and Portuguese man o' war. They are mostly marine invertebrates that display a wide range of forms and lifestyles, often existing as colonial organisms with polyps and medusae.

What is an invertebrate that has a hard shell?

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An example of an invertebrate with a hard shell is a lobster. Lobsters are crustaceans that have a tough exoskeleton made of chitin, which helps protect their soft bodies.

What would happen if a cnidarian lost its stinging cells?

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If a cnidarian lost its stinging cells, it would lose its primary defense mechanism against predators and its ability to capture prey. This would make the cnidarian more vulnerable to predation and reduce its efficiency in obtaining food.

What are the stinging cells of cnidarians?

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Cnidarians have specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes, which contain nematocysts. Nematocysts are capsule-like structures that can discharge venomous barbs or threads when triggered, allowing cnidarians to capture prey or defend themselves.

What does a springtail look like?

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A springtail is a small, wingless insect that typically measures 1-4 mm in length. They are usually dark brown or black in color and have a unique ability to jump using a forked structure located underneath their abdomen. Springtails are commonly found in damp environments like soil, leaf litter, and decaying matter.

What is the scientific name for cnidaria?

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The scientific name for cnidaria is Cnidaria.

What phylum do sea anemone belong to?

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sea anemone belongs to phylum echinodermata.

What bug has black-blue wings with a black body?

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The black and blue hairy flower wasp (Scolia soror) and the great black wasp (Sphex pensylvanicus) are bugs that have black bodies and black-blue wings. The steel-blue aphid- and cricket-hunting wasp (Chlorion gerarium) gives black-and-blue impressions that cautiously closer inspection proves to be more black of wings and blue of body. The three insects will be found respectively in Australia (case 1) and North America (examples 2, 3).

What structure are the stinging cells of cnidarians located?

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The stinging cells of cnidarians, called cnidocytes, are located on specialized structures called nematocysts. These nematocysts are found on the tentacles of cnidarians and are used for defense and capturing prey.

Is coral an invertebrate?

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Yes, coral is an invertebrate. It is a marine animal that belongs to the phylum Cnidaria and typically forms colonies known as coral reefs.

The examples of cnidarian?

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Examples of cnidarians include jellyfish, corals, sea anemones, and hydroids. Cnidarians are characterized by their radial symmetry and specialized stinging cells called cnidocytes that they use to capture prey.

Are all bugs considered insects?

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No, not all bugs are considered insects. Insects are a specific group of bugs that have six legs and three body segments (head, thorax, abdomen). Bugs is a broader term that includes insects as well as other small creatures like spiders and centipedes.

What is the scientific name for a sea pig?

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The scientific name for a sea pig is Scotoplanes. Sea pigs are deep-sea sea cucumbers found in various ocean basins around the world. They are known for their unique appearance and feeding habits.

What is the scientific name for sea anemone?

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The scientific name for sea anemone is Actiniaria.

Are toucans invertebrates or vertebrates?

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A toucan is a bird, and all birds are vertebrates.

Are fleas invertebrates?

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No, they're carnivores, & they eat nothing but blood their whole lives. Hope this helps.=Dominique, an 11-year old girl=

What animal does not have a tongue?

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These are mostly animals with a very different digestion than other animals. They are mostly more simple organisms like snails, worms, a lot of sea-creatures etc.
Crocodiles.

Are yabbies invertebrates?

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No. Yabbies are omnivourous scavengers. They are opportunistic feeders and eat whatever they can find be it dead or alive. Insect larvae/fish other smaller crustacea, rotting plants, fruits etc can all be eaten by Yabbies.

What is the dumbest invertebrate?

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bird

I thing the Blub fish is the dumbest creature.

How much do sea urchins weigh?

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sea urchins weigh about 2300 pounds, just like your mama!

An invertebrate that has joined limbs and a segmented body?

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Worm of some kind. There are ringworms, roundworms and flatworms, though I think you're looking for a ringworm as those are mostly visible with the naked eye.

What is macro invertebrates?

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Macro-invertebrates are animals that are big enough to see with the naked eye, and that do not have a backbone.