Which of the following animals does NOT have a vertebrate column (backbone):

A. Whale
B. Shark
C. Star Fish 
D. Sea Horse

🧠 Explanation:

Starfish, lacking a vertebral column, are invertebrates, unlike animals with backbones, a biological classification unrelated to Islamic Studies, focusing on zoology and marine life, highlighting the diversity of animal structures, contributing to understanding ecosystems and evolutionary biology without religious context.