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Because of the hardness and inflexibility of the arthropod exoskeleton, they are not suited to expansion and need to be shed or discarded entirely to allow the arthropod to grow. This action is usually called moulting.
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∙ 14y agoIt moults and sheds it.
A new, soft one inside expamds and hardens immediately to a form a larger exoskeleton.
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What happens to an arthropod's exo skeleton as the arthropod grows up?
As the arthropod grows up, the exoskeleton sheds in order for the arthropod to grow inside of it.
What happens when an arthropod grows and its exoskeleton doesn't?
they shed thier exoskeleton for a new one
Which of these has an exoskeleton arthropod worm vertebrate cnidarian?
An arthropod
What happens to the exoskeleton when an arthopod grows?
they get a boner
What keeps an arthropod from drying out?
The exoskeleton
What are the features of a arthropod?
exoskeleton, chitin, molting
The exoskeleton of an arthropod is?
composed of chitin
What happens to the exoskeleton of a growing insect?
It breaks open and a new one grows.
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.
How does an arthropod grow larger?
Through shedding their exoskeleton.
What is a trait for an arthropod?
Arthropod traits include segmented bodies, an exoskeleton made from chitin, and joint appendages.
Identify a characteristic that was most significant to arthropod success?
Exoskeleton
