invertebrate invertebratean animal that lacks a backbone (marine examples include lobsters, shrimp, squid, clams, crabs, and sea stars).Related Articles: Glossary: exoskeletonBiological OceanographerHot Topic - Monitoring Wind Farm ConstructionHot Topic - Seismic AirgunsHow do marine animals use sound?What are common underwater sounds?Why is sound important to marine animals?What components of sound are used for hearing?Audio GalleryMantis Shrimp Chris Knowlton2018-01-19T18:09:14+00:00