invertebrate

[ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət]

invertebrate Definition

an animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, coelenterate, etc..

Using invertebrate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "invertebrate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Invertebrates make up the vast majority of animal species on Earth.

  • Example

    The most common invertebrates found in gardens are insects and spiders.

  • Example

    Jellyfish are invertebrates that belong to the phylum Cnidaria.

invertebrate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for invertebrate

  • animal without a backbone
  • spineless animal
  • soft-bodied animal

Antonyms for invertebrate

Phrases with invertebrate

  • marine invertebrates

    animals that live in the ocean and lack a backbone

    Example

    Coral reefs are home to a diverse array of marine invertebrates.

  • terrestrial invertebrates

    animals that live on land and lack a backbone

    Example

    Snails and slugs are examples of terrestrial invertebrates.

  • freshwater invertebrates

    animals that live in freshwater habitats and lack a backbone

    Example

    Dragonflies and damselflies are common freshwater invertebrates.

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Summary: invertebrate in Brief

An 'invertebrate' [ɪnˈvəːtɪbrət] is an animal that lacks a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusk, annelid, or coelenterate. They make up the vast majority of animal species on Earth and can be found in a variety of habitats, including marine, terrestrial, and freshwater environments. Examples of invertebrates include insects, spiders, snails, and jellyfish.