Do invertebrates absorb shock better than vertebrates?

Because Arthopods and Insecta in particular come in nearly infinite variety and so can adapt to nearly any niche. Vertebrates have systems that are distinctly more energetically expensive on the whole, they also have spines and thus spinal cords which when damaged quickly limit life. read more

As a group, they resist (not necessarily absorb) the shock of falling better than do vertebrates, because they tend to be smaller and lighter, just as a mouse (or likely you) could survive a fall that would mortally injure an elephant. read more

Invertebrates are the most diverse group of animals on our planet. A vast majority of animals are invertebrates, around 97% of all known species to man. There are relatively few invertebrates with features in common. Invertebrates are numerous in our oceans, however, others such as insects and spiders are well adapted for life on land. read more

Nerve 97. ____ cells that process information and"decide" what the animal should do also become concentrated in the head. read more

The primary difference between vertebrates and invertebrates is the presence of a backbone or spinal column, which vertebrates have and invertebrates do not. Examples of vertebrates are humans, dogs, cats and birds. read more

The respiratory system of invertebrates is most likely a limiting factor in invertebrate brain size and complexity. A vertebrate respiratory system relies on organs like lungs or gills for gas exchange in the blood stream, whereas invertebrates have simple respiratory systems. read more