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Invertebrates do not have a vertebral column (spine), they do not have internal skeletons, they are missing central nervous systems with brains, and most of them don't have a distinguishable head with sensory organs at the front of their bodies. For more information see the related links.
An invertebrate is missing a spinal cord!

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