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Revision as of 07:57, 26 August 2018
Key Stage 2
Meaning
An invertebrate is an animal without a backbone.
About Vertebrates
- There are many different kinds of invertebrate animals.
- Some invertebrates have exoskeletons, which is a hard bony shell on the outside.
- Some invertebrates have no bones at all and just use muscles to move.
Examples
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| Snails are invertebrates with a muscular body and a hard shell. | Earthworms are invertebrates with no bones at all. | Scorpions are invertebrates with jointed legs and a shell. |
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| Octopuses are invertebrates with no bones and just muscle to move. | Flies are invertebrates with 6 jointed legs. | A crab is an invertebrate with an exoskeleton. |