Aug 2, 2024, 08:59 PM IST

8 animals with weakest bones

Shweta Singh

They have no bones at all, relying on a gelatinous structure for support and movement.

Jellyfish

Their bones are absent; instead, they have a flexible, boneless body structure that allows them to squeeze through tight spaces.

Octopus

Like octopuses, squids lack bones and have a soft, flexible body structure.

Squid

Their "bones" are actually calcareous plates, which are not as robust as true bones.

Starfish

They have a soft, flexible body and only a few tiny, scattered calcareous plates for minimal support.

Sea Cucumber

They have a hydrostatic skeleton, which uses fluid pressure rather than bones to maintain shape and movement.

Earthworm

This tiny, simple organism has no skeleton, using its soft body for movement and feeding.

Hydra

They lack bones entirely, with a porous, soft structure that provides support through a network of fibers or spicules.

Sponges