Marine Invertebrate Taxonomy

Marine invertebrate taxonomy is the scientific study of classifying and naming animals without backbones that live in the ocean, such as mollusks, crustaceans, corals, and worms. This process involves examining physical features, genetic information, and evolutionary relationships to organize these creatures into groups called taxa (like families, genera, and species). Proper classification helps scientists understand biodiversity, ecological roles, and evolutionary history of marine life, which is essential for conservation, research, and managing marine resources.