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Biology: THE ANIMAL KINGDOM: Invertebrates
Any organism that does not have a backbone (spinal column)
and is made up of more than one cell is called an
invertebrate. Invertebrates make up 95 percent of all
animal species; of the 20 phyla, the two largest are Arthropoda and
Mollusca. Some of the more well-known invertebrate phyla are discussed
below (in alphabetical order).
Phylum: Annelida
Annelids, or segmented worms, include earthworms, leeches,
and marine worms. These worms have soft bodies, are
symmetrical, and can be anywhere from 1/32 inch (0.5
millimeter) to 10 feet (3 meters) in length. Earthworms are
seen on sidewalks and driveways during periods of heavy
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