invertebrate
Example Sentences
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As the diversity or abundance of invertebrates change after dam removal, so might their predators.
From Salon
But there’s a large and growing demand for invertebrates, experts said, and arachnids make popular pets.
From New York Times
He suggested testing whether the dolphins get a medicinal benefit from these invertebrates by working with captive animals.
From New York Times
The team posits that the local dolphins congregate near these useful invertebrates to actively treat skin infections.
From Scientific American
Not only does the nematomorph worm help feed an endangered species, but by relieving pressure on other invertebrate species the fish eat, it also changes the stream’s overall ecology.
From Scientific American
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