An elephant's trunk does not have any bones. However, it has many muscles, and the tip has very precise movements that allow it to pick a single leaf from a tree. What type of skeleton allows this movement to occur?

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An elephant's trunk is supported by a hydrostatic skeleton, which is a structure found in many soft-bodied animals. This type of skeleton allows for movement and shape change through the contraction of muscles against a fluid-filled cavity, providing the flexibility and precision seen in an elephant's trunk.

An Elephant's Trunk Does Not Have Any Bones