These are just a few examples of the many invertebrates that don't have bones.
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These mesmerizing creatures are made up of a gelatinous substance called mesoglea, they have stinging cells for defence and capture prey.
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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.
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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.
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These echinoderms have a flexible body supported by a water-filled cavity called a hydrostatic skeleton.
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Various types of worms, like earthworms and flatworms, lack bones and have soft, elongated bodies.
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These gastropods have a soft body protected by a slimy mucus layer, but no bones and help break down dead plant material.
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Snails belong to the gastropod group and have a soft body with a protective shell, but no bones.