Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column.

Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone.

Invertebrates have more species than vertebrates.

Examples of vertebrates include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

Examples of invertebrates include insects, arachnids, mollusks, and crustaceans.

A key characteristic of vertebrates is the presence of a backbone.

A key characteristic of invertebrates is the absence of a backbone.

Vertebrates have a complex body structure with a skeleton, while invertebrates have simpler body structures.

The largest group of animals on Earth is invertebrates.

Vertebrates typically have more complex nervous systems than invertebrates.