invertebrate
Example Sentences
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As the diversity or abundance of invertebrates change after dam removal, so might their predators.
From Salon
As fish and invertebrates populated the seas, the first trees emerged on land.
From Scientific American
They examined the octopuses' intramuscular nerve cords: key pieces of invertebrate anatomy that contain multiple types of neurons and contribute to whole-arm movement.
From Scientific American
For native marine species in Greenland, the ice regulates temperatures by reflecting sunlight and provides critical habitat and nursery grounds for animals, invertebrates, and algae.
From Salon
Viewed in the context of a fastidiously ethical life, Abe's support of Lie's secret pact and his devotion to his invertebrate superior are astonishing.
From Salon
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