invertebrate - an animal, such as an insect or worm, that does not have a backbone
larva - the immature form of some insects and amphibians that go through metamorphosis to become adults (The plural of larva is larvae. Larval is the adjective.)
macro-invertebrate - an invertebrate that is large enough to be seen with the naked eye
metamorphosis - the dramatic process of change in form, during development from immature to adult, that takes place in amphibians and insects
organisms - living things, including plants, animals, fungi and protista
predator - an animal that hunts and eats other animals
vernal - spring
vertebrate - an animal with a segmented spine and a well-developed brain, such as a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian or fish
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