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What are the differences between Vertebrates and Invertebrates?
The differences between Vertebrates and Invertebrates are as follows:-
Invertebrates (Non-chordates) | Vertebrates (Chordates) |
1. Invertebrates are the animals without a backbone and possess exoskeleton rather internal skeleton. | 1. Vertebrates are the animals with a backbone and possess an internal skeleton. |
2. Almost all invertebrates have an open circulatory system. | 2. All vertebrates have closed circulatory system. |
3. They have compound eyes. | 3. They do not have compound eyes. |
4. They have only one layer of skin. | 4. They have two layers of skin, the outer one is known is epidermis and beneath is the dermis. |
5. They have radial or bilateral body symmetry. | 5. They have bilateral body symmetry. |
6. They have a simple and unorganised nervous system. | 6. They have complexed and highly specified organs and their functions. |
7. Their mode of nutrition includes Autotrophic, Parasitic and Heterotrophic. | 7. Their mode of nutrition is usually heterotrophic. |
8. They respire through the body surface, gills or tracheae. | 8. They respire through gills or lungs. |
9. Examples- Arthropods, Sponges, Insects, Tapeworm, Jellyfish, etc. | 9. Examples- Mammals, Birds, Reptile, Amphibians, etc. |
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