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invertebrates

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  1. Animals without backbones. (Compare vertebrates.)


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But McLaren, who lives near the coast in North Ayrshire, believes there is more to the brainless, heartless and boneless invertebrates than people might think.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

Jones and his colleagues help farmers and landowners restore peatland which, when healthy, is home to "a whole range of animals, including many scarce or threatened invertebrates".

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

But we show that if you could identify it, you’d have a level playing field to compare humans, invertebrates, and computers.

From Science Daily Jun. 5, 2026

As well as monitoring the eight target invertebrates, the river detectives are trained in spotting non-native species, such as demon and killer shrimps.

From BBC May 26, 2026

Offshore, an unfinished break wall was home to kelp beds and invertebrates.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

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