invertebrates
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"If we think of seagrass meadows as forests, those invertebrates are basically insects that help it function in the marine environment," explained Jones.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Males don’t eat during mating season but when they do, they feed on fish, invertebrates and other pinnipeds.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026
Burning reed beds is a quick way to restore them, but everyone knew it should be avoided because it killed soil invertebrates, such as snails and earthworms.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Sea squirts are invertebrates, making them useful for identifying differences between animals without backbones and those with them.
From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026
Offshore, an unfinished break wall was home to kelp beds and invertebrates.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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