Chances are good that you would be startled to find a rhinoceros beetle perched over your bed one night. This South American insect is one of the largest in the world. It measures 6 inches long and 2 ...

In a study of local rivers, experts have discovered more invertebrates - animals without a backbone, such as insects and snails - living on litter than on rocks. In a study of local rivers, experts at ...

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Invertebrates dominate the animal kingdom, making up 97 percent of all creatures. These animals, lacking a backbone, display incredible diversity. From microscopic mites to giant squid, their ...

In the competitive human world, a common platitude says that a man needs “backbone” to succeed. In the competitive animal world it is different. Scientists have other criteria than fame, money and ...