Invertebrate (Noun)
Meaning
Any animal lacking a backbone or notochord; the term is not used as a scientific classification.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The starfish is an example of an invertebrate that lives in the ocean.
- The invertebrate fossil record is older than that of vertebrates, with examples dating back over 600 million years.
- Many insects and marine creatures are invertebrates, including squid and octopuses.
- The worm is a classic example of an invertebrate, with a soft and flexible body.
- Invertebrates, such as jellyfish and corals, have been a part of the ocean ecosystem for millions of years, long before the evolution of vertebrates.