A nudibranch is a jelly-bodied animal that lives in shallow ocean waters. They range in size from less than an inch to 12 inches

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A nudibranch is a jelly-bodied animal that lives in shallow ocean waters. They range in size from less than an inch to 12 inches

, and they have a life cycle of up to one year.
How would you classify a nudibranch: vertebrate or invertebrate? Be sure to justify your answer.

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topjm [15] · Answer 1 · 2022-09-16T15:26:07+03:00

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Sample Response: A nudibranch would be classified as an invertebrate. It has a jellylike body with no backbone and no endoskeleton. It has a short life cycle. Though colorful, it is not as complex as a vertebrate.

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AURORKA [14] · Answer 2 · 2022-09-16T12:56:52+03:00

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Nudibranchs are are invertebrates just like crustaceans, mollusks, sponges, corals, sea cucumbers, etc. These marine animals don't have a backbone, which is a characteristic of invertebrates.