Characteristics of Invertebrates

1. Invertebrates do not have a backbone

2. Invertebrates do not have a cranium

3. There are many diverse specimens that make up the invertebrates including:

    1. Sponges                                                                                                                    

    2. Jellyfish                                                                                            

    3. Corals                                                                                                                                                           

    4. Flukes             

    5.Tapeworms

    6. Hookworms

    7. Snails

    8. Oysters

    9. Squid

    10. Earthworms

    11. Spiders                                                                             

    12. Sea stars                                                                                   To the right is an earthworm eating a leech

    13. Lancelets