Invertebrates
This lesson introduces them as a major group within biology and discusses their relationship with the human race. Fun Facts about InvertebratesAround 23% of all marine organisms are mollusks. The largest of the invertebrates is the colossal squid. It can grow to over forty ft long and weigh over 1,000 kilos. The longest invertebrate is the ribbon worm which can grow to a hundred and eighty ft long.
Many mollusks stay inside a shell, but not all of them. Some examples of mollusks embrace squid, snails, slugs, octopuses, and oysters.
It’s not just inside that you have to worry about invertebrate pests. Mosquitoes and wasps are simply as joyful to ruin your day outside.
And perhaps worst of all, a visit to the beach could end in a run in with a jellyfish or Portuguese man o’ war, both of which pack a painful sting. In this lesson, we’ll scratch … Read More