- plural of invertebrate.
invertebrates
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"Maternal age effects are incredibly common, from invertebrates up through humans, elephants, other primates and other mammals," said Kristin Gribble, an associate scientist in the Bay Paul Center at the Marine Biological Laboratory.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
Spiders belong to a large group of invertebrates called chelicerates, which also includes scorpions and ticks.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
Space4Nature said some 350 volunteers had been trained in ecological surveys for both invertebrates and vegetation.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The species was found living on bryozoans, tiny aquatic invertebrates commonly known as "moss animals."
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
Offshore, an unfinished break wall was home to kelp beds and invertebrates.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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