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Are manatees vertebrates

Anonymous

∙ 8y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

Yes, manatees belong to the Kingdom - Animalia, and the Phylum - Chordata (making them chordates). All chordates have internal backbones (vertebrae); therefore a manatee is a vertebrate.

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∙ 8y ago

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Are manatees invertabrates?

Nope, manatees are mammals therefore making them vertebrates)

Are manatees invertebrates or vertebrates?

Vertebrate. They are mammals therefore they have a backbone.

Is a manatee a vertebrate or an invertebrate?

A manatee has a spine, so is a Vertebrate.Manatees are mammals, and all mammals are vertebrates.

Are manatees composers?

Manatees are consumers.

Who is afraid of manatees?

no one. manatees are docile.

Do manatees exist?

yes manatees do exist

How are manatees made?

Manatees are made from God

Do people enjoy manatees?

yes i think people enjoy manatees yes i think people enjoy manatees

Are manatees herbivores?

Manatees are herbivorous. They graze on marine grasses and other water plants.

Manatees have babies where?

manatees have babies on the saltwater river

Can Manatees go on land?

No, Manatees are strictly aquatic animals. No, Manatees are strictly aquatic animals.

How many chromosomes do manatees have?

manatees have 48 pairs of chromosomes in their body.