invertebrate

Meanings

• noun

  A multicellular organism that lacks a vertebral column and an enclosed, bony skull.

  - "The zoologist studied various types of invertebrates for her research."
  - "Invertebrates include animals such as starfish, spiders, and earthworms."

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Antonyms

vertebrate , vertebrate , vertebrated

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Rhymes

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inverterate , reverberate , convergeate

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Variants

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invertebrate , invertebrates

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Etymology

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From the Latin words 'in' meaning 'not' and 'vertebratus' meaning 'vertebrate'.

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Trivia

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1. Approximately 97% of all animal species are invertebrates.

2. Invertebrates have been around for over 500 million years.

3. The largest invertebrate is the blue whale, although it is technically a vertebrate.

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Related Concepts

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1. Animalia: Kingdom to which all multicellular organisms belong, including invertebrates and vertebrates.

2. Arthropoda: Largest phylum of invertebrates, including insects, arachnids, and crustaceans.

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Culture

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Invertebrates have been studied extensively in various fields such as biology, ecology, and medicine. They play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems and are an essential food source for many organisms.

How to Memorize "invertebrate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an animal without a backbone or a skull to visualize an invertebrate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the lack of a vertebral column and an enclosed skull.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'invertebrate' as 'no vertebrate' to help memorize its meaning.

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