Types of Animal Skeletons

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What is the function of an endoskeleton?

It provides a rigid internal frame for organ attachment

What type of skeleton do vertebrates possess?

Endoskeleton

What is the etymology of the term 'skeleton'?

'Dried up' in Ancient Greek

What is the main characteristic of an exoskeleton?

<p>It is a rigid outer shell that holds up an organism's shape</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes solid skeletons from hydrostatically supported ones?

<p>Solid skeletons consist of hard substances like bone or cartilage, while hydrostatically supported ones rely on body fluids for support.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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