invertebrate
An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone or a skeleton inside its body. This group includes many common animals like insects, spiders, worms, and crabs.
Exemplos
3 de 5An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.
An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.
The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.
The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.
I saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.
I saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Look at the prefix 'In-'. In English, 'In-' often means 'No'. So, 'Invertebrate' means 'No vertebrae' (No backbone).
Quiz rápido
A jellyfish is an ____ because it does not have a backbone.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: invertebrate
Exemplos
An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.
everydayAn ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.
The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.
formalThe researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.
I saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.
informalI saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.
Invertebrate biology provides essential insights into the evolution of complex life forms.
academicInvertebrate biology provides essential insights into the evolution of complex life forms.
Our laboratory supplies high-quality invertebrate samples for educational purposes.
businessOur laboratory supplies high-quality invertebrate samples for educational purposes.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
invertebrate zoology
the study of animals without backbones
spineless invertebrate
an animal with no spine (sometimes used as an insult for a person)
marine invertebrate life
animals without backbones living in the sea
Frequentemente confundido com
A vertebrate has a backbone, while an invertebrate does not.
All insects are invertebrates, but not all invertebrates (like octopuses) are insects.
Notas de uso
Use this word when talking about biological classifications of animals. While it sounds scientific, it is common when discussing nature, gardening, or the ocean.
Erros comuns
Many learners think that only small bugs are invertebrates, but large animals like the giant squid are also invertebrates.
Dica de memorização
Look at the prefix 'In-'. In English, 'In-' often means 'No'. So, 'Invertebrate' means 'No vertebrae' (No backbone).
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'in-' (not) and 'vertebratus' (having joints or a backbone).
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
A jellyfish is an ____ because it does not have a backbone.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: invertebrate
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