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This depends on the species. Some fish have a harder coating over themselves than others.
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Why does an ant has a hard outer covering?
A hard outer covering protects an insect's soft body and gives the insect its shape.
What type of outer covering do sharks have?
Slimy but then again,it can have a soft&&rubbery covering!If not then,their skin would be kind of hard!
What is the soft center of a tooth?
tooth enamil I believe enamel is the hard, outer covering of a tooth. The soft inner tissue is called pulp.
Does butterflies have an hard outer covering?
Kind of. They have a slightly rough skin, but the skin is mostly soft. -Hitherepal Recommend me to keep me answering questions!
Is the outer Core soft or hard?
I believe its soft
What do soft bodied animals look like?
Yes but they have a outer covering that may or may not be soft
What is the hard outer layer of invertebrates of a crab?
primarily for the protection of the crab, and as a defence to predators. however, if the crab has moulted recently, the new shell will be very soft, placing the crab in a highly vulnerable situation.
Does a millipede have a back bone?
No - it has no bones inside its body. No insect has bones or an internal skeleton. most insects and other invertebrates (meaning they have no backbone) have an exoskeleton - a hard shell on the outside of its body that protects it's soft, internal organs.
What is the outer covering of a mosquito?
Mosquito have a hard outer shell, similar to many other species of insects. This shell protecting and armoring their bodies is known as an "exoskeleton." Exo is the prefix regarding exterior or outside.
Does a spider have a soft body?
no, because it has a hard outer shell
What special characteristics do shellfish have?
Have a soft body with a hard outer shell
Why soft corals live in deeper water than hard corals?
soft corals live deeper water than hard corals because soft corals do not create a hard outer skeleton as the hard corals do.
