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Cartilage
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strong flexible tissue in the skeletal system of vertebrates ; also forms the skeleton in
cartilaginous fishes |
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ectotherm
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An animal such as a reptile or fish whose body temperature varies according to the external temp. often called cold-blooded
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endoskeleton
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The skeleton inside the body. The backbone is the central part of an endoskeleton
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endotherm
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An animal such as a dog bird or human capable of maintaining a stable body temp. regardless of surroundings.
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gill
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an organ that removes dissolved oxygen from water.
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