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Invertebrates

Invertebrates are animals that lack a spinal cord, such as insects. Ask questions here about these organisms that make up 95 percent of all animal life.

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What the definition of butterflies?

Lepidoptera. A branch of Insects. A Butterfly expert or scholar is called a Lepidopterist.=they are also insects. By the way spiders are not insects but are of the arachnid group. Mr. Bug Man!

What invertebrate group does the eathworm belong in?

Earthworms belong to the phylum Annelida (ringworms). Note that these are not the only kind of worms; two other phyla are Platyhelminthes (flatworms) and Nematoda (roundworms), and they're all very different from each other. For comparison, another phylum-phylum difference is that between either of the worms and Chordata, being all vertebrates!

Wildlife of equatorial region?

Equatorial regions may consist of rainforests, dry deciduous forests, spiny forests, desert areas to name a few. You would need to be more specific in what equatorial regions you might be talking about.

What are the seven groups of invertebrates?

They are:

Sponges (Porifera)

Comb jellies (Ctenophora)

Hydras, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals (Cnidaria)

Starfishes, sea urchins, sea cucumbers (Echinodermata)

Flatworms (Platyhelminthes)

Round or threadworms (Nematoda)

Earthworms and leeches (Annelida)

Are lemmings vertebrates or invertebrates?

All species of lemurs are mammals and, like all mammals, they are vertebrates because they have a spine and spinal cord, and an internal skeleton. They belong to the Phylum Chordata.

Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.

What invertebrate group does the clam belong to?

Oysters belong the the invertebrate group of mollusk.

How do cnidarians eat?

Mainly through suspension feeding. Cnidarians use stinging tentacles (nomocytes) to capture their prey. Once the tentacles grab the food it is absorbed in the gastrovascular cavity (stomach) and taken in asnutrients.

How do invertebrates respond to stimuli?

Invertebrates have small nervous systems, consisting of many small brains. Since the neurons are distributed differently in their nervous systems, invertebrates are thought to have limited cognitive ability, and don't respond the same ways vertebrae do to stimuli.

What type of symmetry do cnidaria have?

Radial symmetry.

other animals (exept sponges) and other exeption have bilateral symetry. bilateral symmetrical animals have up and down side, and a front and a back leaving left and right the same. radial animals only have an up side and down side, they do not have a fornt and back side.

radial symmetry

What are some sea urchin adaptations?

Sea urchins have several adaptations to help them survive. To protect themselves from predators, sea urchins will react immediately if something sharp touches their shell and they will point all of their spines towards the area being poked. They are also light-sensitive. This is why they are nocturnal. This light sensitivity also allows sea urchins to move their spines in reaction to shadows. In order to protect themselves from being swept away from the powerful ocean currents and waves, sea urchins lodge themselves into holes or crevasses. Finally sea urchins, somewhat like starfish, have a certain regenerative ability. If a spine is damaged or lost, a sea urchin can rebuild it. However if there is too much extensive damage to the test, the sea urchin won't be able to heal it.

Do sea urchins have an endoskeleton?

No. echinoderms have no exoskeleton.

Related Information:

Echinoderms are deuterostomes, a group belonging to the Phylum, Chordata but separate from the vertebrates, also of this phylum. While there is a close relationship between the echinoderms and the vertebrates, echinoderms are endoskeletal invertebrates.

What group of invertebrates is divided into five groups?

Arthropoda. Five groups are- Trilobitomorpha, Chelisrata, Myriapoda, Hexapoda, Crustacea.

Why don't invertebrates have a back bone?

No, that is why they are called invertebrates. Animals with back bones are called vertebrates (Latin vertebrus, having joints, from vertebra, vertebra) and invertebrates are the opposite.

What organisms are responsible for breaking down compost?

The compostable, living material is broken down in compost bins and piles by the meeting of proper levels of air, moisture, and temperature; and to the regular turning over of the pile. Added to the proper environment is the role of microorganisms, and of macroorganismssuch as ground beetles. And there may be the introduction of composting worms. Any and all of these factors contribute to the decomposition of compostable materials into dark brown, fresh-smelling, organic matter-rich soil.

Is a Common toad a vertebrate or an invertebrate?

Toads have a spinal cord and backbone, which means they are vertebrates.

What is an animal that is an invertebrate and has bilateral symmetry?

All arthropods, which are invertebrates, have bilateral symmetry. Arthropods include all insects, centipedes, millipedes, crustaceans and arachnids.

Bilateral symmetry means something has symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.

Is a whelk an invertebrate?

Whelks are large marine snails (Buccinidae family) with pointed spiral shells. Some varieties of Whelks are commonly eaten as a delicacy in Europe. They have no internal skeleton or backbone so they would be classed as invertebrates.

Do cheetahs verteberte or invertebrate?

No. Cheetahs, like all mammals, are vertebrates, because they have spines.

Are female crayfish larger than male ones?

Yes,the father of any animal is always bigger than the mother.

Invertebrate group with exoskeletons and jointed appendages?

Phylum arthropoda are also called jointed legged animals. They have exoskeleton and segmentations. Some good examples are crustaceans, insects and arachnids. Examples of crustaceans are crabs, crayfish, and lobster.

Is a dragon a vertebrate or invertebrate?

Dragonfish, like all fish, are vertebrates because they have a spine and spinal cord, and an internal skeleton. They belong to the Phylum Chordata.

Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians are all vertebrates.

Are bumblebees vertebrates or invertebrates?

No, like all insects it is an invertebrate. It does not have a bony skeleton, so no vertebrae. Its hard outer casing, called an exoskeleton, gives the body its shape.

Why do bugs exist?

Flies are generally considered to be pests, but they do serve a purpose. This purpose is served in the ecosystem. When flies lay their eggs, maggots help to break down garbage and organic matter. Flies also help to pollinate crops as fly around them.