soft-bodied organisms

Soft-bodied organisms are animals that lack a hard, rigid external skeleton or shell, making their bodies flexible and often delicate. Examples include worms, jellyfish, and snails. Their soft tissues allow for greater movement and adaptation to their environments but also require them to live in protected settings or have other means of defense. These organisms rely on their soft bodies for functions like feeding, locomotion, and reproduction, and their structural makeup influences their habitats and survival strategies.