What are the differences between Vertebrates and Invertebrates?

The differences between Vertebrates and Invertebrates are as follows:-


Invertebrates (Non-chordates)
Vertebrates (Chordates)
1. Invertebrates are the animals without a backbone and possess exoskeleton rather internal skeleton.

1. Vertebrates are the animals with a backbone and possess an internal skeleton.

2. Almost all invertebrates have an open circulatory system.
2. All vertebrates have closed circulatory system.
3. They have compound eyes.

3. They do not have compound eyes.

4. They have only one layer of skin.
4. They have two layers of skin, the outer one is known is epidermis and beneath is the dermis.
5. They have radial or bilateral body symmetry.
5. They have bilateral body symmetry.
6. They have a simple and unorganised nervous system.
6. They have complexed and highly specified organs and their functions.
7. Their mode of nutrition includes Autotrophic, Parasitic and Heterotrophic.
7. Their mode of nutrition is usually heterotrophic.

8. They respire through the body surface, gills or tracheae.

8. They respire through gills or lungs.
9. Examples- Arthropods, Sponges, Insects, Tapeworm, Jellyfish, etc.
9. Examples- Mammals, Birds, Reptile, Amphibians, etc.

 

Updated on: 27-Mar-2023

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