__________ are organisms that possess both an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton.

Dogs

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Tortoises

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Butterflies

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Solution

The correct option is B Tortoises

The shell-like structure in tortoises acts as an exoskeleton.

However, tortoises are also vertebrates so they have an endoskeleton as their body contains bones and cartilage.

So, the tortoise contains both an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton.

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