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Invertebrates

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  • What is the name given to the process by which insects shed their exoskeleton to grow?
    Molting
  • What simple invertebrate lacks true tissues and organs, and is often found attached to rocks in the ocean?
    Sponge
  • Name a common invertebrate that has a soft body and is often found in gardens
    Snail (or slug)
  • What is the only invertebrate group that can fly?
    Insects
  • Which invertebrate group, often parasitic, is characterized by a flat body and includes tapeworms and flukes?
    Platyhelminthes
  • What is the largest group of invertebrates, characterized by their jointed appendages?
    Arthropods
  • What worm-like invertebrate is known for its segmented body and is often used for composting?
    Earthworms
  • What radially symmetrical invertebrate group possesses stinging cells called cnidocytes, and includes jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones?
    Cnidaria
  • What do we call the larval stage of a butterfly or moth?
    Caterpillar (or larva)
  • What invertebrate group includes animals like clams, snails, and squid, often having a shell?
    Molluscs