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What is The external skeleton of many invertebrates is made of?
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What prefix and suffix make a definition of external skeleton?
Exo- is the prefix meaning "outside" and -skeleton is the suffix meaning "structural framework." Together, exo- and -skeleton form the term "exoskeleton," which refers to a hard external skeleton found in many invertebrates.
What do invertebrates have instead of bones?
Invertebrates do not have a spine (backbone) like vertebrates do. Fish, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Mammals are vertebrates with internal skeletons, spines, heads, and brains with central nervous systems. All insects are invertebrates and they mostly have exoskeletons (external skeletons), and no backbones. Their internal organs make up the entire contents of their interior structures.
What do we call animals that do not have inside skeleton?
There is no one name for animals that do not have internal skeletons. Animals with an external skeleton are referred to as having an exoskeleton (adjective exoskeletal) and are commonly known as exoskeleton animals . There are many types of animals with exoskeletons, including crustaceans (crabs and lobsters) and insects such as grasshoppers and cockroaches. The shells of mollusks (snails, clams, etc) are also exoskeletons. In contrast to the internal skeleton, the external skeleton is not only designed to support but also protect the animal's body. An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a spine. Some invertebrates have exoskeletons, such as insects and crustaceans. Others, such as worms, slugs and jellyfish, have neither an internal nor external skeleton. Some animals, like the tortoise or turtle, have both an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton
What do you call animals with inside skeletons?
An animal that has no internal skeleton is called an invertebrate. Invertebrates need to have other ways to propel them through the water, or on land. A worm, for example has to squirm or make an "S" shape to move.
Can a living thing have a skeleton without a backbone?
A living thing can have a skeleton without a backbone they are called invertebrates. However, they do not have a skeleton like the way that humans do. So no bones, but they may have an exoskeleton or cartilage or many more options.
Can you conclude that your skeleton is important to your body?
The skeleton is extremely important to the body. It provides the internal framework for the body and protects many internal organs from external damage.
How many bones is made up of skeleton?
There's 206 bones in the human skeleton.
Animals with no skeleton?
They are know as invertebrates; Sharks whose bodies are supported by cartilage, Stingrays, same deal, Slugs I don't know how their bodies are supported, and many other animals
Do fishes have a skeleton?
Yes. Many fish have a skeleton made out bones like us humans.
How many bones does a goat's skeleton have?
The skeleton of a goat typically has 189 bones. That is why many dishes made with goat do not contain as much meat as bones.
What are animals without back bones are called?
(dovertebrates ) an animal without a penis or internal skeleton is called an dovertebrate an animal with backbone or internal skeleton is called a novertebrate
Which of these animals has its skeleton on the outside of its body ant horse or fish?
im pretty sure its fish or horse. I'm pondering about it too now..... Ant-many insects have an exo (external) skeleton like a roach.
