Exoskeleton

Shrimp has

• Exoskeleton

• Endoskeleton

The ant has

• Endoskeleton

• Exoskeleton

Arthropods have an outer covering called a(n)_________

• endoskeleton

• bones

• exoskeleton

• armor

Which of the following animals is known for having an exoskeleton?

• Dog

• Cat

• Crab

• Elephant

The primary function of an exoskeleton is to:

• Provide internal support

• Protect internal organs

• Facilitate movement

• Store fat

Exoskeletons are primarily composed of which material?

• Calcium carbonate

• Chitin

• Collagen

• Keratin

Which of the following is a disadvantage of having an exoskeleton?

• Limited growth

• Increased flexibility

• Enhanced protection

• Improved mobility

Insects must shed their exoskeletons in a process known as:

• Metamorphosis

• Moulting

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an exoskeleton?

• Rigid structure

• Growth with the organism

• External covering

• Protection against predators

Exoskeletons are found in which of the following groups of animals?

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Arthropods

• Amphibians

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