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The exoskelton of an arthropod is hard, and thus cannot accomodate growth. So an arthropod must periodically replace it.
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What are the features of a arthropod?
exoskeleton, chitin, molting
What is the process called when arthropods have an exoskeleton which they shed as they grow?
Arthropods molt (moult) in a process called ecdysis. It is necessary for growth because of the inflexibility of the exoskeleton. The old shell remnants are called exuviae. Note that the term 'anthropod' should not be confused with 'arthropod'; anthropods are humans or humanoids and do not moult in the canonic sense.
Why is ecdysis necessary?
Ecdysis is when an arthropod molts its exoskeleton. Molting is necessary. The arthropod exoskeleton is inflexible, so, for it to grow larger, arthropods must molt.
What is the name of the process in which an arthropod sheds is exoskeleton and forms a new one?
Molting
What is the name the process in which an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton and forms a new ine?
Molting
What process does an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton to grow a new one?
an arthropod sheds it old exoskeleton when it has grown to a point where it needs a larger exoskeleton. This process is called ecdysis.
An arthropod is vulnerable to predators during the molting period because?
Its new exoskeleton is soft.
What is the name of the process in which an arthropod sheds it's exoskeleton and forms a new one?
Molting
Why is molting necessay for arthropod growth?
This is how they grow. The old exoskeleton splits, then the body expands rapidly before the new exoskeleton hardens.
How does molting work in the process of shedding old exoskeletons and growing new ones?
During molting, an arthropod secretes enzymes that soften its old exoskeleton, allowing it to break free. The arthropod then absorbs water to expand its body and forms a new exoskeleton underneath the old one. Once the new exoskeleton is fully formed, the arthropod sheds the old one, revealing the new, larger exoskeleton underneath.
What is the name for an insects hard outer shell?
When an insect sheds its outer skin, it's called molting.
Is the exoskeleton of the arthropod shed during molting?
Most only do so in larval/juvenile stages, when it's time to grow. Some arthropods such as tarantula females continue growing and molting until death. Also, when damage has occurred (torn off leg for example) molting can be induced earlier to develop and grow new appendages. :)
