invertebrate
Example Sentences
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As the diversity or abundance of invertebrates change after dam removal, so might their predators.
From Salon
But the restoration of wetland ecosystems has also brought huge biodiversity benefits, including the return of many species of frogs, fish and invertebrates.
From BBC
“I think we can all celebrate, and this is really exciting,” said Emma Pelton, a conservation biologist at the Xerces Society, a nonprofit environmental organization that focuses on the conservation of invertebrates.
From New York Times
The same can’t be said about the youngest sea stars, worms, or butterflies: Many invertebrates start out looking nothing like the adults they will become.
From Science Magazine
There, they typically spend the next two to three years feeding on a variety of fish and invertebrates — such as squid — off the coast.
From Los Angeles Times
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