Water invertebrates: meaning, definitions and examples

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water invertebrates

 

[ ˈwɔːtər ɪnˈvɜːtɪbrəts ]

Context #1

aquatic animals

Water invertebrates are animals without a backbone that live in water. They include various species such as jellyfish, snails, crabs, and worms. These organisms play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems.

Synonyms

aquatic invertebrates, freshwater invertebrates

Examples of usage

  • Water invertebrates such as crayfish and shrimp are important food sources for many fish species.
  • The diversity of water invertebrates in a pond can indicate the health of the ecosystem.

Translations

Translations of the word "water invertebrates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 invertebrados aquáticos

🇮🇳 जल अकशेरुकी

🇩🇪 Wasserwirbellose

🇮🇩 invertebrata air

🇺🇦 водні безхребетні

🇵🇱 wodne bezkręgowce

🇯🇵 水生無脊椎動物

🇫🇷 invertébrés aquatiques

🇪🇸 invertebrados acuáticos

🇹🇷 su omurgasızları

🇰🇷 수생 무척추 동물

🇸🇦 اللافقاريات المائية

🇨🇿 vodní bezobratlí

🇸🇰 vodné bezstavovce

🇨🇳 水生无脊椎动物

🇸🇮 vodni nevretenčarji

🇮🇸 vatns hryggleysingjar

🇰🇿 су омыртқасыздары

🇬🇪 წყლის უკვერცხოები

🇦🇿 su onurğasızları

🇲🇽 invertebrados acuáticos

Word origin

The term 'water invertebrates' refers to a wide range of aquatic animals that lack a backbone. These organisms have existed in various forms for millions of years, adapting to different environments and playing essential roles in aquatic food chains and ecosystems. The study of water invertebrates is crucial for understanding biodiversity and the health of water bodies.