Question

invertebrate diversity
by dr. jennifer doherty and dr. ingrid waldron, department of biology, university of pennsylvania, © 2011
vertebrates are animals that have a backbone. for example, you are a vertebrate.
invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. for example, an earthworm is an
invertebrate.

1. give some other examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.

Explanation:

Vertebrates are animals with a backbone. Examples include mammals like dogs, cats, and lions; birds like eagles and sparrows; reptiles like snakes and turtles; amphibians like frogs; and fish. Invertebrates lack a backbone. Examples are insects (e.g., butterflies, ants), mollusks (e.g., snails, octopuses), arachnids (e.g., spiders), and cnidarians (e.g., jellyfish).

Answer:

Vertebrates	Invertebrates