A1 noun Neutro

invertebrate

/ɪnˈvɜːrtɪbrət/

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

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An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.

An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.

2

The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.

The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.

3

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
invertebrate
Adjetivo
invertebrate
Relacionado
invertebrates
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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

1

An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.

everyday

An ant is a small invertebrate that can carry heavy things.

2

The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.

formal

The researchers are documenting every marine invertebrate found in the reef.

3

I saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.

informal

I saw a cool invertebrate, some kind of snail, in the garden today.

4

Invertebrate biology provides essential insights into the evolution of complex life forms.

academic

Invertebrate biology provides essential insights into the evolution of complex life forms.

5

Our laboratory supplies high-quality invertebrate samples for educational purposes.

business

Our laboratory supplies high-quality invertebrate samples for educational purposes.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
invertebrate
Adjetivo
invertebrate
Relacionado
invertebrates

Colocações comuns

marine invertebrate marine invertebrate
terrestrial invertebrate terrestrial invertebrate
invertebrate species invertebrate species
aquatic invertebrate aquatic invertebrate
tiny invertebrate tiny invertebrate

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

invertebrate vs vertebrate

A vertebrate has a backbone, while an invertebrate does not.

invertebrate vs insect

All insects are invertebrates, but not all invertebrates (like octopuses) are insects.

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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.

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Erros comuns

Many learners think that only small bugs are invertebrates, but large animals like the giant squid are also invertebrates.

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Dica de memorização

Look at the prefix 'In-'. In English, 'In-' often means 'No'. So, 'Invertebrate' means 'No vertebrae' (No backbone).

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin 'in-' (not) and 'vertebratus' (having joints or a backbone).

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one invertebrate, two invertebrates Can be used as an adjective: an invertebrate creature Often followed by 'species' or 'life'

Quiz rápido

A jellyfish is an ____ because it does not have a backbone.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: invertebrate

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