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Vocabulary Term Details

Invertebrates

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invertebrate)

Invertebrates are animal species that do not develop a vertebral column. This in effect includes all animals apart from the subphylum Vertebrata. Familiar examples of invertebrates include insects, worms, clams, crabs, octopus, snails, and starfish. (Wikipedia)

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Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Animals
Arachnida
Crustacea
Insects
Lower invertebrates
Macroinvertebrates
Mollusca
Vermes
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Invertebrata

Approved Date
27-Nov-2012

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