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What are organisms with a backbone called?

Organisms with a backbone are called vertebrates. Vertebrates are characterized by having a spinal column made up of individual vertebrae. This group includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Vertebrates are part of the phylum Chordata, which also includes some invertebrate organisms like tunicates and lancelets.


Which organisms have a somewhat rigid internal skeleton and many muscles?

Animals such as vertebrates, including humans, have a somewhat rigid internal skeleton made of bones or cartilage and multiple muscles attached to this skeleton for movement and support. Invertebrates like arthropods (e.g., insects, crabs) also have exoskeletons that provide structure and muscles for movement.


Do animals have limbs?

No, not every animal has a backbone. Only animals that belong to the phylum Chordata have backbones, while insects and mollusks do not.


Are insects vertebrates or invertebrates?

All insects are invertebrates. Invertebrates have no backbone and don't have an internal skeleton or central nervous system. Vertebrates do have these things. 98% of the world's animals are invertebrates, including the insects. Only birds, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, and bony fish are vertebrates.


After insects Which living being is second largest in population?

Insects are not necessarily the largest in population - bacteria, for example, by default, win this title (according to Wikipedia, there are approximately five nonillion bacteria on Earth). However, thery are the most diverse group of organisms on our planet. The second largest population of organisms on Earth would probably be contested by fish, trees, crustaceans, etc.

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The organisms with the greatest number of species are?

Insects are the organisms with the greatest number of species, with estimates ranging from 2 to 30 million species. Other diverse groups include bacteria and fungi.


What organisms kill weeds?

Bacteria, fungi, invertebrates, vertebrates, and viruses are organisms that kill weeds. Bacteria, fungi, and viruses cause damage and death through vectored diseases. Invertebrates such as insects and vertebrates such as people terminate a weed's life cycle and natural history by respectively serving as food sources and unappreciated vegetation.


What is responsible the decay of dead organisms?

Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.


What is responsible for decay of dead organisms?

Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.


What insects are vertebrate?

No insects are vertebrates.


Are insects an vertebrate?

No. Vertebrates have spines and insects have exoskeletons.


Is an insect a prokaryote?

No, an insect is not a prokaryote. Insects are multicellular eukaryotic organisms, while prokaryotes are unicellular organisms that lack a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles like bacteria.


Are insect eaters vertebrates?

Insects are eaten by both vertebrates and invertebrates.


Does a butterfly have vertebrates?

No it does not. insects do not have vertebrae.


What are organisms with a backbone called?

Organisms with a backbone are called vertebrates. Vertebrates are characterized by having a spinal column made up of individual vertebrae. This group includes mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Vertebrates are part of the phylum Chordata, which also includes some invertebrate organisms like tunicates and lancelets.


What is a detritivore living in the arctic?

Organisms that feed on decaying material,debris, or detritus, such as bacteria, insects, worms etc.


Are worms vertebrate insects?

No; they aren't neither vertebrates or insects.