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Definition of invertebrate
1 : lacking a spinal column; also : of, relating to, or concerned with invertebrate animals
2 : lacking in strength or vitality : weak
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Examples of invertebrate in a Sentence
an invertebrate Congress that blithely went along with the President's ill-conceived plan
Recent Examples of invertebrate from the Web
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The reef will provide habitat for fish, oysters, invertebrate filter feeders and other marine life.
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Decades of degradation by hikers, motorcyclists, homeless campers and partying had hammered the fish, forcing heaps of gravel off fragile slopes into the creek, snuffing stoneflies and other invertebrate food.
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Moser is the acting collections manager for invertebrate zoology.
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But there are also large numbers of small invertebrate animals, including insects, which are the foundations of the ecosystem.
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With their keen vision and deadly-accurate pounce, jumping spiders are the cats of the invertebrate world.
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Origin and Etymology of invertebrate
New Latin invertebratus, from Latin in- + New Latin vertebratus vertebrate
Other Invertebrates (Except Insects) Terms
INVERTEBRATE Defined for Kids
Definition of invertebrate for Students
: having no backbone an invertebrate animal
Definition of invertebrate for Students
: an animal (as a worm or a crab) that does not have a backbone
Medical Dictionary
invertebrate
Medical Definition of invertebrate
: lacking a spinal column; also : of or relating to invertebrate animals
Learn More about invertebrate
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Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for invertebrate Spanish Central: Translation of invertebrate Nglish: Translation of invertebrate for Spanish speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about invertebrate
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