Invertebrates

Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. They are the most diverse group of animals on Earth, and there are over 1 million known species. Molluscs are a type of invertebrate that have a soft body and a hard outer shell. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, including land, sea, and freshwater.

• What are invertebrates?
• What are the different types of invertebrates?
• What are the characteristics of mollusks?
• What are some examples of mollusks?
• Where do mollusks live?

Here are the answers to the questions above:

• Invertebrates are animals without a backbone. They make up over 95% of all animal species on Earth.
• There are over 30 different phyla of invertebrates, including mollusks, insects, worms, and arachnids.
• Molluscs have a soft body and a hard outer shell. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, including land, sea, and freshwater.
• Some examples of mollusks include snails, clams, and squid.
• Mollusks live in a wide variety of habitats, including the ocean, freshwater, and land.