Phylum Onychophora – Characteristics, Classification
Kingdom: Animalia Subkingdom: Eumetazoa Clade: ParaHoxozoa Clade: Bilateria Clade: Nephrozoa (unranked): Protostomia
Non-chordates, also known as invertebrates, are animals that do not possess a notochord, a flexible rod-like structure found in chordates (animals with backbones). Invertebrates make up the majority of animal species on Earth and are incredibly diverse in terms of form, habitat, and ecological role. They can be found in almost every environment, from the depths of the ocean to high mountain ranges and even in urban environments.
Here are some major groups of non-chordate invertebrates:
These are just a few examples of non-chordate invertebrates. The world of invertebrates is vast and encompasses many more diverse and fascinating groups, each with unique characteristics and adaptations for survival.
Kingdom: Animalia Subkingdom: Eumetazoa Clade: ParaHoxozoa Clade: Bilateria Clade: Nephrozoa (unranked): Protostomia
Kingdom: Animalia Clade: Bilateria Clade: Nephrozoa (unranked): Protostomia (unranked): Spiralia Superphylum: Lophotrochozoa