Aquatic Invertebrates

Have you ever been swimming in a pond and felt something brush against your leg or nibble at your toe? It could possibly be one of the invertebrates that we'll be talking about. Do you know what a vertebrate is? It is an animal that is not a vertebrate, that means it lacks a backbone or spine. Here are some examples of aquatic invertebrates:

Leeches

Crayfish

Mayfly

Earthworms

Mussels

Clams

Snails

Water Mites