I want to know the answer to the following question:
What important precedent did this set for invertebrates?
All the background I'm provided with is that "The Endangered Species Conservation Act (P. L. 91-135), passed in December, 1969, amended the original law to provide additional protection to species in danger of "worldwide extinction" by prohibiting their importation and subsequent sale in the United States.". Is that enough to answer the question?
Answer: no