Mostly as a structural support. It is what the muscles attach to, to allow movement, breathing, etc.
Vertebrates are those that have a skeletal system.
Vertebrates are those that have a skeletal system.
No, mollusks have no skeletal system.
No, the only animals that have skeletal systems are vertebrates such as reptiles, mammals, birds, sharks, whales and some amphibians. By Vertebrates it means that they have a back bone.Other species of animals do not have a skeletal system.
yes.
No, snakes have a backbone and a skeletal system. They are vertebrates.
No, all vertebrates have an internal skeletal system although some are also externally armoured eg Armadillos and Turtles
the skeletal is important
the skeletal is important
Yes, penguins have spines. Their spines are connected to their skeletal system and provide structural support just like in other vertebrates.
No. They have a skeletal system and a backbone.
Yes, Hippos are vertebrates as they have an internal skeletal structure and a backbone.