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Not all invertebrates are smaller than vertebrates. Molluscs such as the Giant Squid can weight up to 275 kg. However, in general, and particularly in terrestrial habitats, it's because the stiff structure supplied by the vertebral column allows the organism to better support its weight against the force of gravity.
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What do invertebrates have in common?
all invertebrates are smaller than vertebrates. :)
What do all invertebrates have in common?
all invertebrates are smaller than vertebrates. :)
Why are most invertebrates smaller than vertebrates?
they dont have a backbone
Why are vertebrates able to grow larger than invertebrates?
Vertebrates have an internal skeleton and invertebrates have external skeletons. Vertebrates are able to grow larger than invertebrates because of this. Invertebrates would crush themselves under their own skeletons if they grew to a large size.
The animal kingdom is divided into smaller groups called?
The animal kingdom is divided into smaller groups called vertebrates and invertebrates. Vertebrates are those animals with backbones and endoskeletons and invertebrates lack a backbone and generally have the skeleton on the outside of their bodies.
Are fish vertebrates of invertebrates?
invertebrates
What are the 5 difference of vertebrates and invertebrates?
vertebrates and invertebrates different?
Are frogs and toads vertebrates or invertebrates?
They are vertebrates.
What is the difference between vertebrates an invertebrates?
Vertebrates have spines & invertebrates do not have spines.
Why vertebrates and invertebrates are differ?
Vertebrates have spinal chord and invertebrates don't.
Are flatworms vertebrates or invertebrates?
Invertebrates.
Are diatoms invertebrates or vertebrates?
invertebrates
