invertebrate
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Using a technique called riverfly monitoring, the sampling looks at levels of invertebrate life in the water, which means any pollution or deterioration in water quality can be quickly detected.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Researchers say these impacts make it especially important to assess the risks on Mediterranean islands, where many unique invertebrate and vertebrate species are found nowhere else.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
"We are surrounded by some of the rarest animals in the world," says snail keeper Dave Clarke, as we step into a room in the zoo's Tiny Giants invertebrate exhibit.
From BBC ● Apr. 28, 2026
In the second major Ocean Species Discoveries collection, more than 20 researchers collaborated to describe 14 new marine invertebrate species and two new genera from across the globe.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 2, 2025
The invertebrate eye was invented into an optical instrument at the MBL, opening the way to modern visual physiology.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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Spiders belong to a large group of invertebrates called chelicerates, which also includes scorpions and ticks.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
But we show that if you could identify it, you’d have a level playing field to compare humans, invertebrates, and computers.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
"I am interested to find out a lot more about the invertebrates that live in the water and also play my part in keeping the river healthy," he said.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
"Being an angler for such a long time I knew a bit about the invertebrates, but this training has taken my knowledge to a new level."
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
Offshore, an unfinished break wall was home to kelp beds and invertebrates.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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