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liraira [26]
3 years ago
14

What are the distinguishing characteristics of invertebrates that differ from vertebrates?​

Biology
1 answer:
vesna_86 [32]3 years ago
6 0
<h3>{Differences in Physical Characteristics}</h3>

Vertebrates have a skeletal structure with a spinal column or backbone.Invertebrates have no backbone, while vertebrates have a well-developed internal skeleton of cartilage and bone and a highly developed brain that is enclosed by a skull.

Explanation:

<h3>{Invertebrates}</h3>

•Invertebrates do not possess a backbone not an internal skeleton.

•Invertebrates have an exoskeleton.

•Body size varies but most are generally smaller than vertebrates. However, some invertebrates grow to gigantic proportions – such as the colossal squid (46 feet in length).

<h3>{Vertebrates}</h3>

•Vertebrates possess a backbone and an internal skeleton.

•Vertebrates do not possess an exoskeleton.

•Generally, vertebrates are comparatively larger than invertebrates

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