Exploring Different Types of Skeletons

What type of skeleton do vertebrates, like humans, have?

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

Which of the following animals has an exoskeleton?

• Worm

• Insect

• Fish

What is a hydrostatic skeleton mostly made of?

• Bones

• Water and muscles

• Shells

What is one advantage of having an endoskeleton?

• It is very heavy

• It grows with the body

• It is outside the body

What is a disadvantage of having an exoskeleton?

• It is flexible

• It does not grow with the body

• It is very light

Which type of skeleton do worms have?

• Endoskeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

How does an exoskeleton help insects?

• It provides internal support

• It protects their body from the outside

• It helps them swim

What is one disadvantage of an endoskeleton?

• It is not strong

• It is inside the body

• It can break easily

Which skeleton type allows for the most flexibility?

• Endoskeleton

• Exoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

What is one advantage of a hydrostatic skeleton?

• It is very rigid

• It allows for easy movement

• It is made of bones