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water invertebrates

[ ˈwɔːtər ɪnˈvɜːtɪbrəts ]

Noun

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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.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
water invertebrates	This term is used generally to refer to any invertebrates that live in water, without specifying the type of water. It's broader and may need further specification. Scientists are studying water invertebrates to understand their role in the ecosystem
aquatic invertebrates	This term is used in scientific and environmental contexts to describe invertebrates that live in water, both freshwater and marine environments. Aquatic invertebrates are an essential part of both freshwater and marine food chains
freshwater invertebrates	This term specifically refers to invertebrates that live in freshwater environments, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. Freshwater invertebrates like mayflies are important indicators of water quality

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Description / Examples

water invertebrates

This term is used generally to refer to any invertebrates that live in water, without specifying the type of water. It's broader and may need further specification.

Scientists are studying water invertebrates to understand their role in the ecosystem

aquatic invertebrates

This term is used in scientific and environmental contexts to describe invertebrates that live in water, both freshwater and marine environments.

Aquatic invertebrates are an essential part of both freshwater and marine food chains

freshwater invertebrates

This term specifically refers to invertebrates that live in freshwater environments, such as rivers, lakes, and ponds.

Freshwater invertebrates like mayflies are important indicators of water quality

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

Etymology

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.