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Characteristics It belongs to a group of invertebrates that have tiny tube feet and body parts arranged around a central area. A starfish has five arms and no head! The hard, spiny covering of the starfish gives the animal protection. A sea urchin belongs to this same group. Its body is covered with spines. Mollusks Mollusk Characteristics A mollusk has a hard shell, a rough tongue, and a muscular foot. A snail is a mollusk with a single hard shell. A clam has two shells joined together by a hinge. Squids and octopuses are also mollusk. Their hard shells are small, but they are inside their bodies. Arthropods Arthropod Characteristics Arthropods are a group of invertebrates with jointed legs and hard exoskeleton that protect the arthropod. As it grows, it molts, or sheds its old exoskeleton. Then it grows a new exoskeleton that allows its body to continue to grow. A lobster is an arthropod. The largest group of arthropods are insects. Arthropods: Insects, Spiders, and Centipedes/Millipedes They are the only invertebrates that can fly. Insects have bodies divided into three parts, and six legs. Spiders have jointed legs (eight legs), jaws and fangs. Centipedes and millipedes are also arthropods. Centipedes uses its many legs to run from enemies. Millipedes roll up their bodies when they sense danger approaching. Summary Invertebrates do not have backbones. They include the smallest animals such as: spiders, mites, insects, and worms. Vertebrates do have backbones. They include animals such as: Horses, birds, cats, dogs, fish, lizards, and snakes. Classification of Animals Animals With Backbones MAMMAL FISH REPTILE BIRD AMPHIBIAN Animals with backbones are called vertebrates. Vertebrates include many different kinds of animals. They can be found just about everywhere – in oceans, rivers, forests, mountains, and deserts. Animals with backbones can be broken up into smaller groups by characteristics. They are: Animals With Backbones Fish Fish Characteristics