Definitions
- Referring to animals that lack a backbone or spinal column. - Talking about animals that have an exoskeleton, such as insects, crustaceans, and mollusks. - Describing animals that are soft-bodied, such as jellyfish, worms, and snails.
- Referring to animals that have jointed legs and an exoskeleton, such as insects, spiders, and crustaceans. - Talking about animals that belong to the phylum Arthropoda. - Describing animals that have segmented bodies and specialized appendages for various functions.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to animals without a backbone or spinal column.
- 2Both words include animals with an exoskeleton.
- 3Both words describe animals with specialized adaptations for survival.
- 4Both words cover a wide range of animal species.
- 5Both words are used in scientific contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Invertebrate is a broader term that includes animals without a backbone, while arthropod specifically refers to animals with jointed legs and an exoskeleton.
- 2Classification: Invertebrate is a general classification, while arthropod is a specific phylum of animals.
- 3Body structure: Invertebrates can have soft or hard bodies, while arthropods have a segmented body and specialized appendages.
- 4Examples: Invertebrates include jellyfish, worms, and snails, while arthropods include insects, spiders, and crustaceans.
- 5Usage: Invertebrate is a more common and versatile term, while arthropod is more specific and used primarily in scientific contexts.
Remember this!
Invertebrate and arthropod are both terms used to describe animals without a backbone or spinal column. However, invertebrate is a broader term that encompasses all animals without a backbone, while arthropod specifically refers to animals with jointed legs and an exoskeleton. Additionally, invertebrate is a more common and versatile term, while arthropod is more specific and used primarily in scientific contexts.
