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Animals that lack a backbone are referred to as invertebrates while those with a backbone are called vertebrates. Examples of invertebrates include; 'Arthropods' such as insects and crustaceans and 'Protozoa'.

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Are animals invertebrate?

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Do clams have a backbone?

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What are the 3 kinds of animals?

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What other animals do not have a backbone?

Other animals that do not have a backbone include arthropods (such as insects and spiders), mollusks (such as octopuses and snails), and cnidarians (such as jellyfish and coral). These animals have different types of support structures instead of a rigid backbone.


Does a crayfish have a backbone?

No, crayfish are invertebrate animals, they do, however have an exoskeleton which makes up for the lack of a backbone.


Which organism has no backbone?

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Is phylum Chordata represents vertebrate animals exclusively?

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Do species have a backbone?

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Is a man vertebrate or an invertebrate?

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What does a jellyfish lack to be an invertebrate?

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Do grass hoppers have backbone?

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