List Of Animals Without Bones

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14 April 2024

Animals without a backbone or bony skeleton are known as invertebrates

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They vary from tiny mites and nearly undetectable flies to huge squid with eyes the size of soccer balls

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Here is a list of animals which have no bones

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Jellyfish do not have bones. They also have no heart or blood and are around 95% water

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Butterflies have an exoskeleton, which is a hard outer covering that provides support and protection

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Similar to butterflies, crabs do not have bones and have an exoskeleton

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The body of an Octopus is supported by a flexible structure made of muscle and connective tissue which allows them to squeeze through tight spaces 

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Snails are soft-bodied creatures who have a hard outer shell, which provides protection. Their bodies are supported by a muscular foot and a structure called a mantle

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Mantis Shrimp appear to have spines but have no bones in their bodies. This animal is small but is one of the most impressive predators in the ocean

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