The world’s largest invertebrates — TOP10 species
The world’s largest invertebrates are true giants, which, with their size, can cause a genuine stupor. Wondering which species are among the largest? Below I list ten record-breakers.
Do you associate invertebrate animals only with small insects? That’s quite a mistake! The types included in this systematic unit are characterized by astonishing diversity, not only in terms of shape, but also in terms of body size.
Did you know that invertebrates are the most numerous group of animals? Species included in this systematic unit have mastered all environments and are found on every continent. Some sources say that more than a million invertebrates have been cataloged to date, while others indicate that there are many times more.
What are invertebrates?
Problems with determining the number of invertebrate species are not unfounded. After all, it is important to know that we are not talking about a systematized supertype, type or subtype, but only a conventional systematic unit, which includes all non-vertebrate animals. Consequently, invertebrates are characterized by great diversity in terms of body structure, internal organs, lifestyle, habitat and behavior.
The most characteristic feature common to all invertebrates is the absence of an internal…
