Boneless (Adjective)
Meaning
Being without a bone or bones; "jellyfish are boneless".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Jellyfish are boneless creatures that rely on their gelatinous bodies for support and movement.
- Starfish are boneless marine animals that use their water vascular system to move and feed.
- Some species of fish have boneless fins that are supported by cartilage and muscles.
- The boneless structure of octopuses allows them to squeeze through narrow openings and escape predators.
- Sponges are boneless and brainless organisms that filter food particles from the water using specialized cells.