Invertebrates basics

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What are invertebrates?

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Invertebrates are animals that lack a backbone.

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How many legs do spiders have?

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Spiders have 8 legs.

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What type of invertebrate is a sea cucumber?

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A sea cucumber is an echinoderm.

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What type of invertebrate is a marine anemone?

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A marine anemone is a cnidarian.

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Which invertebrates have asymmetric bodies?

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Sponges have asymmetric bodies.

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What is an arthropod?

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Arthropods are invertebrates with an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed legs.

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What is a mollusk?

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Mollusks are soft-bodied invertebrates, often with a hard shell.

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What is a cnidarian?

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Cnidarians are invertebrates that have stinging cells and include jellyfish and corals.

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What is an echinoderm?

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Echinoderms are marine invertebrates with a hard, spiny covering, such as starfish and sea urchins.

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What is the main characteristic of sponges?

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Sponges are simple invertebrates that lack true tissues and organs.