marine invertebrates

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What percentage of all living animal species are invertebrates?

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More than 90%.

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What is the term for animals that lack a vertebral column?

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Invertebrates.

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Name an example of a marine invertebrate.

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Sea sponge.

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What type of body symmetry do sponges exhibit?

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Asymmetry.

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How do sponges filter food from the water?

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They use pores.

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What is the primary habitat of marine invertebrates?

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Oceans and seas.

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What are the main groups of marine invertebrates?

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Cnidarians, mollusks, echinoderms, and sponges.

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What is a common characteristic of cnidarians?

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They have stinging cells called nematocysts.

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What type of feeding mechanism do many marine invertebrates use?

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Suspension feeding.

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What is the role of marine invertebrates in the ecosystem?

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They contribute to biodiversity and serve as food for other animals.