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Exoskeleton, found in invertebrates, is basically non-living. So, as the animal grows, its skeleton gets too small for it to fit into it. Thus, the skeleton needs to be shedded and a new one grows in its place, process called ecdysis or moulting.
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What is a disadvantage of exoskeletons?
If an animal with an exoskeleton was to fall from a height, the exoskeleton would break as it has no fleshy protection.
What is advantages and disadvantages of endoskeleton and exoskeleton?
Advantage - Protection Disadvantage - Movement
How can a grasshopper's exoskeleton be both an advantage and a disadvantage?
The advantage of a grasshopper's exoskeleton is that it protects from damage, but it does not grow. All arthropods must molt for they outgrow their shell and so a new exoskeleton appears underneath the old one, but it's soft (disadvantage: vulnerable to predators).
How can a grasshoppers exoskeleton be both an advantage and a disadvantage?
The advantage of a grasshopper's exoskeleton is that it protects from damage, but it does not grow. All arthropods must molt for they outgrow their shell and so a new exoskeleton appears underneath the old one, but it's soft (disadvantage: vulnerable to predators).
What are two advantages and one disadvantges of having an exoskeleton?
Advantages of having an exoskeleton include increased strength and protection for the wearer. However, a disadvantage is that exoskeletons can be bulky and restrictive, limiting mobility and agility.
Do fireflies have an exoskeleton or no exoskeleton?
they have exoskeleton
Do cnidarians have an exoskeleton?
Yes; many cnidarians have an exoskeleton.
Do butterflies have exoskeleton or endoskeleton?
A butterfly has an exoskeleton. The exoskeleton appears when the caterpillar undergoes the metamorphosis process. It is the pup that dissolves and becomes the exoskeleton.
Does a ant have a exoskeleton or endoskeleton?
An exoskeleton.
What is the support system of insects?
The Exoskeleton
What part of speech is exoskeleton?
Exoskeleton is a noun.
Do clown fish have a exoskeleton?
No, an angelfish does not have an exoskeleton.
