invertebrate
US /ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
UK /ɪnˈvɝː.t̬ə.brət/
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无脊椎动物
an animal lacking a backbone, such as an arthropod, mollusc, annelid, or coelenterate.
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Worms are common examples of invertebrates.
蠕虫是无脊椎动物的常见例子。
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The ocean is home to countless species of invertebrates.
海洋是无数无脊椎动物的家园。
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无脊椎的
lacking a backbone or spinal column.
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Sponges are considered invertebrate organisms.
海绵被认为是无脊椎生物。
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Many marine creatures are invertebrate.
许多海洋生物是无脊椎的。