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Arthropods. That is the Phylum. The various classifications: Class, Order, Genus & Species are further differentiations because there are marine arthropods & terrestrial ones, i.e. insects.
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What are external invertebrates?
bugs with shells bugs with shells
Why are shells important to some invertebrates groups?
shells are important to some invertebrates groups because for some of them, that's their home
Animals without shells are called invertebrates?
animals without backbones are invertebrates. octopi and squids have no shells, but are invertebrates because they contain no backbone. if they had a backbone, they'd be vertebrates.
Is a barnacle a vertebrates invertebrates?
Barnacles are invertebrates because their shells are outside of their body - they do not have an internal skeleton with a backbone.
Is a giant clam a vertebrates invertebrates?
Mollusks are all invertebrates because they have no internal skeleton with a backbone. Their shells are outside of their body.
Are snail vertebrates on invertebrates?
Yes because they do not have a backbone, they have shells, instead.
Do invertebrates without bones have something rigid for their muscles to pull against?
Many invertebrates have shells or exoskeletons which can be used to anchor muscles.
Are mollusks soft bodie invertebrates that typically have inner or outer shells?
MOLLUSK
Animals with shells on their bodies?
Arthropods are defined to be invertebrates that have an exoskeleton ( an external skeleton).
What is the difference between the epidermis of human and invertebrates?
We have a thin epidermal layer of epithelial tissues, whereas invertebrates have a tough outer covering, shells, or exoskeleton.
Is a giant clam vertebrate or invertebrate?
Mollusks are all invertebrates because they have no internal skeleton with a backbone. Their shells are outside of their body.
Can shells form a fossil?
Yes they can! In fact, shells are one of the easiest things to fossilize (the other is probably bone), and a majority of our knowledge on extinct, underwater invertebrates comes from their fossilized shells.
