[Campbell Biology P.735] According to the provided information, which statement about invert... | Practice Question

According to the provided information, which statement about invertebrates or the blue dragon Glaucus atlanticus is FALSE?

  • A: *Glaucus atlanticus* uses absorbed stinging cells from its prey for defense.
  • B: Invertebrates account for less than half of all animal species.
  • C: *Glaucus atlanticus* floats upside down on the sea's surface.
  • D: There are more than a million known species of invertebrates.

Explanation

Figure 33.1 states that invertebrates 'account for over 95% of animal species', which is significantly more than half. Therefore, the statement that they account for less than half is false.