Invertebrates contribute significantly to global biodiversity.
Invertebrates range from microscopic organisms to large species, influencing their habitat and ecological roles.
Invertebrates serve as decomposers, pollinators, predators, and prey in ecosystems.
Invertebrates comprise approximately 95% of all animal species.
Cnidaria includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones, characterized by stinging cells (cnidocytes).
Arthropoda includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans, characterized by an exoskeleton, segmented bodies, and jointed appendages.
Porifera includes sponges, which are simple organisms with porous bodies.
Invertebrates can be found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.
Invertebrates lack a vertebral column, and body plans vary widely among different phyla.
Annelida includes segmented worms that exhibit body segmentation and a coelom.
Mollusca includes snails, clams, and octopuses, known for soft bodies and often a hard shell.
Invertebrates can reproduce sexually or asexually, with some exhibiting complex life cycles.
