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Animals without backbones are called ________________.

a. arthropods
c. invertebrates
b. chordates
d. vertebrates

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Answer:

invertebrates

Step-by-step explanation:

The invertebrates lack a backbone. They include molluscs, annelida, arthropods and protozoa. They have a segmented body and well developed digestive system. Some are mostly found in sea, land or deserts. Some invertebrates lack a rigid exoskeleton. Some are pseudocoelum, possessing cavity between body wall. Some invertebrates have an incomplete digestive system consists of a digestive cavity with one opening which serves as both mouth and anus. Some invertebrates have a complex nervous system consisting of brain and several other sense organs.

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