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In echinoderms, such as starfish, an ossicle is a bony plate providing structure and protection. It is covered by an epidermis and considered part of the hard endoskeleton where the bony (calcite) plates (ossicles) are connected by collagen fibers.
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∙ 10y agoIn echinoderms, such as starfish, an ossicle is a bony plate providing structure and protection. It is covered by an epidermis and considered part of the hard endoskeleton where the bony (calcite) plates (ossicles) are connected by collagen fibers.
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How many bones in Auditory Ossicles?
3
What is an internal body-support structure called?
endoskeletons
Which of the three regions of the ear contains the ossicles?
middle
Are ossicles made of calcium?
The word "ossicle" means "little bone". Yes, they are bones. Bones have a calcium matrix; therefore, ossicles are made of calcium and other minerals.
Does the sense of balance occur in ossicles?
The ossicles are the three tiny bones in the middle ear that transmit sound vibrations. The sense of balance occurs in the fluid environment of the inner ear.
Is a starfish a endoskelton?
Yes, they , like other echinoderms have mesodermal endoskeletons made up of calcareous ossicles, (bony plates).
What hard substance is a starfishe's exoskeleton made of?
Starfish actually have ENDOskeletons, not exoskeletons. They are made up of calcium carbonate compounds called ossicles.
Do seahorses have endoskeletons?
Yes, they have endoskeletons. Seahorses' skeleton are inside their bodies so they would have endoskeletons.
Do lions have endoskeletons or exoskeleton?
Lions have endoskeletons because they are mammals and we are mammals.
Why do we need endoskeletons?
we need endoskeletons because they hold us up. if we had an exoskeleton we would be covered by a shell
Endoskeletons of most vertebrates are composed of?
What materials make up the endoskeletons of most vertebrates
Do reptiles have endoskeletons?
yes they do
Do crabs have endoskeletons?
yes
Do piranhas have an endoskeletons?
yes
What bony plates make up starfish skeleton?
It is the ossicles :)
Do insects have endoskeletons?
Insects have exoskeletons.
Do reptiles and amphibians have endoskeletons?
Yes
