Asked by Kristin Sfero on Jul 26, 2024
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Which organisms have a hydrostatic skeleton with a soft body wall?
A) sea anemones
B) spiders
C) lobsters
D) crabs
E) cheetahs
Hydrostatic Skeleton
Of soft-bodied invertebrates, a fluid-filled chamber that contractile cells exert force on.
Sea Anemones
Marine, predatory animals of the order Actiniaria; they are notable for their colorful appearance and a body structure similar to a flower.
- Compare and contrast the musculoskeletal system's architectural features in vertebrates versus invertebrates.
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Ninga TafunaJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Sea anemones have a hydrostatic skeleton, which means their shape and support come from the pressure of fluid within their soft body wall. Spiders, lobsters, and crabs have exoskeletons made of hard chitin, and cheetahs have endoskeletons made of bone.
Learning Objectives
- Compare and contrast the musculoskeletal system's architectural features in vertebrates versus invertebrates.