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Do vertebrates have exoskeletons?

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Yes, vertebrates do have exoskeleton. For example: 1. Fishes(pieces) - they have scales or scutes that are visible on their outer body surface. 2. Reptiles- they have dry corniferous scales that is shed by them time to time. 3. read more

Not all invertebrates have anexoskeleton, though, for example jellyfish are invertebrateswithout an exoskeleton. The exoskeleton can be one of the basic characteristics of thePhylum Arthropoda in taxonomy (the biological classification ofanimals). read more

Not really, though some vertebrates do have hard outer coverings, like turtles and armadillos. These are not considered exoskeletons however. These are extensions of the endoskeleton. read more

An endoskeleton is a skeleton that is on the inside of a body. The endoskeleton develops within the skin or in the deeper body tissues. The vertebrate endoskeleton is basically made up of two types of tissues (bone and cartilage). read more

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