invertebrates

1. Animals without backbones. (Compare vertebrates.)

Example Sentences

The greater flamingo's pink colouring comes from a diet high in carotenoids - pigments found in algae and invertebrates such as shrimp.

From BBC

“It sharpens our focus on what it might take to reintroduce these animals in a way that is thoughtful, informed, and sustainable,” said Johnathan Casey, the aquarium’s curator of fish and invertebrates.

From Los Angeles Times

Some invertebrates can live for thousands of years, and the oldest known sea sponges have been dated to be 18,000 years old, Levin said.

From Salon

Insects are invertebrates, as are jellyfish and other marine animals like sea sponges and corals that have also been researched for their cyborg potential.

From Salon

Numerous studies have shown de-icing chemicals cause habitat loss and poor water quality for invertebrates and fish.

From BBC