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invertebrate

[in-vur-tuh-brit, -breyt] / ɪnˈvɜr tə brɪt, -ˌbreɪt /










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In the second major Ocean Species Discoveries collection, more than 20 researchers collaborated to describe 14 new marine invertebrate species and two new genera from across the globe.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

Typically, a spooked tarantula will try to run and hide, said Lisa Gonzalez, program manager of invertebrate living collections at the county Natural History Museum.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

"It clogs up all that invertebrate life on the bed of the river and it means the fish are not getting the food they require."

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2025

Besides serving as a national cultural symbol, turkeys play an important role in the environment, dispersing seeds and helping to control invertebrate populations.

From Salon • Nov. 28, 2024

In organic chemistry, invertebrate zoology, and the inspired symmetry of Mendelian genetics, I have found a religion that serves.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver