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Do wasp have backbone?

No. A wasp is an insect and no insect has a bony skeleton. Its hard outer casing gives its body its shape.


What substance forms the outer skeleton of insects?

It's called an "exoskeleton," exo meaning "outside." Humans and many other mammals, avians, reptiles and amphibians have "endoskeletons," endo meaning "inside."


What have an outer skeleton?

Insects have an 'exo-skeleton' or outer-skeleton - instead of an internal bone structure.


How is a human skeleton different from the skeleton of an insect?

A human skeleton is internal and made up of bones, providing structure and support to the body. Insects have an exoskeleton, which is a hard outer shell that covers their body for support and protection. Insects molt their exoskeleton to grow, while humans do not.


What is an outer covering of an insect called e.g. scales hair feathers skin?

The outer covering of an insect is called the exoskeleton.


Do insects have outer skulls?

Skulls are apart of a skeleton. Insects have a skeleton that is on the outside of their body, called an exoskeleton. So yes, insects do have outer skulls.


What is the name for an insects hard outer shell?

When an insect sheds its outer skin, it's called molting.


What is an insect's bone made of?

Insects don't have bones. Insects have an exo-skeleton instead, a hard outer layer that protects and gives them shape. The exo-skeleton is made out of Chitin.


What is it called when an insect shedding its outer Covering?

molting


Does an insect called a walking stick have bones?

No insect have bones. They have a hard outer covering, but no bones.


Do cockroaches have skeleton?

Cockroaches and other some other insects don't have bones inside them holding them together like we do. They have a outer skeleton which is tough enough to protect the insect and keep it from drying out.


Does in insect have hard body covering known as eco skeleton?

Yes, but it's called an exoskeleton. ^^^