
Cartilaginous
Animal Anatomy
Use 'cartilaginous' when talking about animals with parts made of cartilage instead of bone.

Stingrays are fascinating due to their cartilaginous bodies.
Not Just Fish
'Cartilaginous' isn't exclusive to describing fish, it's used for any cartilage-based structure.

Some cartilaginous structures in humans include the ear and nose.
Flexibility
Emphasize the flexible nature of cartilage compared to bone when using 'cartilaginous.'

The cartilaginous nature of the nose allows it to endure bending without breaking.
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