Do tardigrades (water bears) have cell walls?

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Chapter23: Animals I: Major Invertebrate Groups
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Do tardigrades (water bears) have cell walls?

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A cell wall is a rigid, protective layer that surrounds some types of cells, providing mechanical support and protection against environmental stresses. Cell walls are found in many organisms, including plants, fungi, bacteria, and archaea, but they are not present in animal cells.

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