Animals Without Bones

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These are just a few examples of the many invertebrates that don't have bones.

1

Jellyfish

These mesmerizing creatures are made up of a gelatinous substance called mesoglea, they have stinging cells for defence and capture prey.

2

Octopus

Their bodies are mostly composed of soft tissue, with a small internal shell or no shell at all, they are intelligent and can solve puzzles.

3

Squid

Similar to octopuses, squids have soft bodies with a reduced internal shell or none at all, & are fast swimmers and jet propel themselves through the water.

4

Sea cucumbers

These echinoderms have a flexible body supported by a water-filled cavity called a hydrostatic skeleton.

5

Worms

Various types of worms, like earthworms and flatworms, lack bones and have soft, elongated bodies.

6

Slugs

These gastropods have a soft body protected by a slimy mucus layer, but no bones and  help break down dead plant material.

7

Snails

Snails belong to the gastropod group and have a soft body with  a protective shell, but no bones.