The phylum Chordata is defined by four characteristic traits: Pharyngeal gill slits, a notochord, a dorsal hollow nerve cord, and a muscular post-anal tail.
There are three subphyla of Chordates: Urochordata, Cephalochordata, and Vertebrates.
So it depends on what species you are dealing with if you are looking at specifics. But a spine is not a characteristic of all chordates.
invertebrates
Yes, protozoans are invertebrates because they do not possess a backbone or spinal column. They are single-celled organisms that belong to the kingdom Protista.
The two major groupings within the animal kingdom are invertebrates (animals without a backbone) and vertebrates (animals with a backbone). Invertebrates make up the majority of animal species and include insects, worms, and mollusks, while vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
An invertebrate has no backbone. This differentiates them from vertebrates, which do have a backbone or spinal column. Invertebrates make up the vast majority of animal species on Earth.
No, lancelets do not have a backbone. They are small, fish-like marine invertebrates that belong to the subphylum Cephalochordata and possess a notochord instead of a true backbone.
Mollusks are invertebrates because they do not have a backbone.
Invertebrates have no backbone, muscles are attached to outer shell.
Yes, mosquitoes are invertebrates as they have no backbone.
No, heartworms are invertebrates and have no backbone.
No, Spiders are invertebrates.
Squid are invertebrates; they have no spine.
well classifying invertebrates is rather simple just find out if they have a backbone or not cause vertebrates have a backbone while invertebrates don't
invertebrates
no backbone
No. They are invertebrates.
Ladybugs an invertebrates they have no backbone
Yes. Any animal without a backbone is an invertebrate. A sponge is a invertebrate because it has no backbone.