Is an earth worm a vertebrate?

Answer 1

I want to know iff a worm is a vertebrate?
No, it isn't.
No. Vertebrate means having a backbone. Worms do not have bones, therefore, they are invertebrates.

Answer 2

The most defining characteristic of a vertebrate is a vertebrae (also known as a backbone) composed of cartilage or bone. Worms are classified as invertebrates due to a lack of vertebrae.

Answer 3

A worm would be classified as an invertebrate. This is because 'vertebrate' means spine (basically.) A worm does not contain a spine, so there for would be an invertebrate.

Answer 4

Vertebrates have a backbone. Worms have no bones.

Answer 5

An earth worm is not a vertebrate. It is an invertebrate because it is an animal that does not have a vertebrate spinal column.

Answer 6

yes. but insects have a exoskeleton.

Answer 7

no