""A Manual of the Common Invertebrate Animals: Exclusive of Insects"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by Henry Sherring Pratt and first published in 1916. The book is intended for those interested in the study of invertebrate animals and provides a detailed description of the most common species found in North America.The book is organized into sections based on the phylum of the animal, including Porifera (sponges), Cnidaria (jellyfish, corals, and sea anemones), Platyhelminthes (flatworms), Nemertea (ribbon worms), Annelida (segmented worms), Mollusca (snails, clams, and octopuses), and Echinodermata (starfish and sea urchins).Each section includes a detailed description of the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the animals within that phylum. The book also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to aid in identification.Overall, ""A Manual of the Common Invertebrate Animals: Exclusive of Insects"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of invertebrate animals, including students, researchers, and amateur naturalists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.