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Bugs are invertebrates, which means they do not have a spine. Instead, they have a hard outer shell called an exoskeleton.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 10y agoThe exoskeleton, literally meaning 'outer skeleton', or otherwise the cuticula, which is the hard outer layer of their skin.
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Does insects and round worm exhibit calcium carbonate shells?
No, insects and roundworms do not have calcium carbonate shells. Insects have exoskeletons made of chitin, a tough, flexible protein. Roundworms lack a hard outer covering and have a smooth, cylindrical body shape.
Do honey bees have backbones?
No, bees are insects, and all insects are invertebrates. They have a hard outer casing called an exoskeleton.
What is a drupe stone called?
drupes are called stone fruits because of the characteristic of their outer covering which is hard and mostly heavy which actually can be considered as a "stone"-like. other fruit types such as berry (e.g. plums) have soft covering.
What is the outer shell of a computer?
Hard Drive
What is A hard outer support system?
exoskeleton
What is the hard outer covering the protects the animals body?
A lot of animals have hard body covering which makes them hard to become prey. However, animals such as hippopotamus, rhinoceros, and elephants have a hard cover of skin on their body.
What is the insects hard shell called?
The exoskeleton.exoskeleton
Does insects have hard outer coverings?
Yes. That hard out covering is called an 'exoskeleton', and maintains the spiders' or insects' body shape.
How does seed protect itself from insect?
Some seeds have an outer covering which makes it hard for insects and animals to get into. Sunflower seeds have a hard outer shell to protect itself from predators.
What is the outer covering of a kernel called?
The outer covering of the grain is called Husk.
What is the hard outer covering that supports and protects some animals without backbone?
exskeleton
Why does an ant has a hard outer covering?
A hard outer covering protects an insect's soft body and gives the insect its shape.
What is the outer covering of a mosquito?
Mosquito have a hard outer shell, similar to many other species of insects. This shell protecting and armoring their bodies is known as an "exoskeleton." Exo is the prefix regarding exterior or outside.
What is the hard covering and the jointed legs of the crab?
what is the hard covering and the jointed legs of the crabs
What is the hard outer covering of the eye?
Cornea
What is the outer hard covering of a kernel is the?
the hull
What type of skin does a wasp have?
wasps don't really have skin. they have exoskeletons. an exoskeleton is a hard outer protective covering. as all insects are invertebrates they all have exoskeletons.
