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Animals with an internal skeleton made of bone are called vertebrates. Vertebrates include: primates, such as humans and monkeys; amphibians; reptiles; birds; and, fish. Although vertebrates represent only a very small percentage of all animals, their size and mobility often allow them to dominate their environment.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 6y agoThere are many animals who have spines as an anti-predator adaptation. The spines are usually meant to inflict pain on predators. Some animals utilizing spines are porcupines, hedgehogs, and Sohal surgeonfish.
A porcupine is an animal with hundreds of protective quills that cover its body, similar to hair.
2 animals with sharp spines: Hedgehog, porcupine and in the sea there is the sea urchin and the crown of thorns starfish
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∙ 10y agoVertibrae provide both structure and protection for the spinal column of all vertibrates.
The best example of vertibrae that have been modified into protective structures for the entire animal would be turtles where the vertibrae and the shell are incorporated components.
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∙ 9y agoThere are several animals that have vertebrates and lay eggs. These include some mammals like the platypus, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
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∙ 15y agoall the animals called vertebrates....!!!♥♥♥
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∙ 12y agoorganisms with a vertebrae are called vertebrates. organisms without are called invertebrates (like slugs and snails)
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∙ 15y agoThe snake has the most vertibre. That is how it is so flexible.
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∙ 14y agoany animal that has a backbone is a vertebrae so for example a horse is a vertebrae
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What animal has spiny armor that protects it from predators and cushions its falls from trees?
The hedgehog and the porcupine, are two animals that have protective quills.
How do cactus protect itself?
Most cacti's natural defenses are simply numerous sharp spines all over it, however some have poisonous/acidic sap inside it which it can fill its spines with or even (in a few cases) regurgitate it upon its attackers.
Does a tiger have a spine?
Of course tigers have spines! All mammals have spines and a tiger is a mammal.
Why are seeds which have spines and hooks dispersed by animals?
Spines and hooks stick the seeds to an animal's coat as it brushes past. The seeds are then brushed off elsewhere. Examples of this include teasels and goose grass.
What does a cling fish do to protect itself from being eaten?
Clingfish usually live in Featherstars where they are protected by the Featherstar itself and perfectly match the color of the host, or in Sea Urchins where they are protected by the spines of the urchin.
What is spines and armors?
its a protection which animal have to protect itself from the predator...
What does a sea star do to protect its self?
A sea star protects itself by using the sharp spines on its back to attack its predator. :-B
What animal has spiny armor that protects it from predators and cushions its falls from trees?
The hedgehog and the porcupine, are two animals that have protective quills.
How does a starfish protects itself?
As an adaptation, starfish have saponins in their body walls, which are very unpleasant tasting to predators. Tropical species of starfish also have armor and spines as their protection. And thirdly, starfish have the ability shed and regenerate their limbs.
What animal lives in a desert but has spines?
Hedgehogs live in parts of the Sahara and have spines.
Which british animal is covered with spines?
Hedgehog
What animal with spines lays eggs?
The echidna is an animal which lays eggs. The echidna is covered in spines. Like platypuses, echidnas are monotremes, or egg-laying mammals.
Do fish have spines?
Yes, they have spines. Fish are VertebratesFish are vertebrates which means that they have spines. Some types of animal which have "fish" as part of their name such as starfish and jellyfish do not, however, have spines.yes
How do cactus protect itself?
Most cacti's natural defenses are simply numerous sharp spines all over it, however some have poisonous/acidic sap inside it which it can fill its spines with or even (in a few cases) regurgitate it upon its attackers.
How does a sea star defend its self?
A star fish protects its self by these things they have called shape spines
Does a Spiny Bandicoot use its spines to protect itself from predators?
no it does not use spikes to protect itself
Do sea urchins have spines?
So that the sea urchin can protect itself from is enemies, it also has venomous spines. They also use their spines to kill other sea ceatures, so they can eat them.
