What is another word for invertebrate?
Pronunciation: [ɪnvˈɜːtɪbɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Invertebrate refers to animals that do not have a backbone or a spinal column. Synonyms for invertebrates include spineless, non-vertebrate, backboneless, exoskeletal and invertebral. However, these synonyms merely describe the absence of bones in these creatures, but do not convey information on the great diversity of invertebrates. Invertebrates constitute about 95 percent of the animal world, with millions of species known to exist. They range from tiny amoebas to giant squid, and include insects, arachnids, mollusks, crustaceans, and worms. Invertebrates play important roles in ecosystems as pollinators, decomposers, and prey for other animals.
