Invertebrate

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that lacks a backbone or spinal column. Examples include insects, mollusks, and crustaceans.

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What is the primary waste product of fish?

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Ammonia is the primary waste product of fish, which they excrete through their skin.

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What is a joint?

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A joint is a point where two bones meet, allowing for movement.

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What do birds, reptiles, and insects convert ammonia into?

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They convert ammonia into uric acid.

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What is a deposit feeder?

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A deposit feeder is an aquatic animal that feeds on small specks of organic matter that have settled on the bottom of a body of water.

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Which of the following is an invertebrate: Cat, Snail, Goldfish, Humans?

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Snail is an invertebrate.

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What is the function of gills in aquatic animals?

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Gills are used for breathing and can also be modified for feeding in some species.

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What is the difference between urea and uric acid?

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Urea is a less toxic waste product than ammonia, while uric acid is even less toxic and conserves water.

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What are the main groups of invertebrates?

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The main groups include arthropods, mollusks, annelids, cnidarians, and echinoderms.

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What is the role of ligaments in the body?

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Ligaments connect bones to other bones at joints, providing stability.