All about invertebrates

All about invertebrates

Invertebrates make up the majority of biodiversity on our planet. As a group they are the most abundant and species rich of all living organisms. Invertebrates also provide services that are vital for the survival of our planet, such as pollination. These services keep the environment working and provide us with healthy soils, clean water and food.

What is an invertebrate?

Flies, worms and spiders are a few examples of animals collectively known as invertebrates - animals without a backbone.

Invertebrates helping the environment

Invertebrates help the environment by servicing it in a number of ways. These services include:

Invertebrate guide

Find out more about invertebrate groups, what they look like, where they can be found and how they behave.

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