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The exoskeleton is made of chitin, a polysaccharide.
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What is an insect's exoskeleton made of?
Citin
Does an insect primarily have muscle attached to the exoskeleton?
An insect has primarily muscle attached to the exoskeleton. The muscles are made from some substance which is known as chitin.
Why is an insect's exoskeleton not a true exoskeleton?
It is a true exoskeleton. It supports the internal organs of the insect. Insects have no endoskeleton within their bodies.
How does the animals with skeleton external grow?
An animal (insect) with an exoskeleton still grows under its exoskeleton like any other animal (insect). The exoskeleton is like a suit of armor, when the animal (insect) grows to big to fit inside its exoskeleton it sheds it, and a newer exoskeleton will grow to fit the animal (insect).
What is the name for an insects hard outer shell?
When an insect sheds its outer skin, it's called molting.
Does a chameleons have exoskeleton?
A chameleon has scales, not an exoskeleton. It's a reptile, not an insect.
What is the exoskeleton of a insect?
The exoskeleton is like a hard skin that covers the whole insect. It supports the body instead of an internal lskeleton.
What material are insect wings made of?
Insect wings are part of a bug's skeletal system. The wings of insects are made of chitin, which is a light, extremely strong material that also makes up an insect's exoskeleton.
How is an insect body supported?
By its exoskeleton.
What is the characteristics of arachnid?
What is characteristics of arachnids?
it has an exoskeleton and is not an insect
What protects the inner body parts of an insect?
Case or shell dependant on the insect other names may apply.
