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The arthropods are invertebrates that means that they don’t have a vertebral column to support their body that is why they have an exoskeleton which gives support to their body. The exoskeleton provides support for tissues and organs and protects the organism from predators.
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Do crabs have a had exoskeleton?
Yes.
How does a crabs outer shell help it survive in its habitat?
Why does a crab she'll help it survive in his habitat
Does reproduction help horseshoe crabs survive?
yes
Do crabs have an exoskeleton called?
a shell
What lives in water and has a exoskeleton?
Lobsters and crabs
Polysaccharide found in the exoskeleton of crabs lobsters and insects?
Chitin is the polysaccharide that is found in the exoskeleton of crabs, lobsters and insects. It is a derivative of glucose and is comparable to the polysaccharide cellulose.
How an animal with an exoskeleton?
Crabs, lobsters, beetles, ants.
Is a crab a vertebae?
No, crabs have an exoskeleton so they do not need a backbone.
Which carbohydrate is found in the exoskeleton of insects and crabs?
chitin
Do crabs have ribs?
No. Crabs do not have an internal skeleton (endoskeleton). They have only an external skeleton (exoskeleton) that does not have any ribs.
Do chameleons have an endoskeleton or an exoskeleton?
Amphibians have endoskeletons because their skeletons are inside their bodies. Exoskeleton animals have their skeletons on the outside: such as crabs, lobsters, insects, ect. (Basically an exoskeleton animal "crunches" when it is stepped on. Weird, I know but it will help you remember.) :)
How does a crab exoskeleton help it survive?
The crab's exoskeleton helps and supports its body. It protects the soft body of the crab. It is also waterproof, so it will protect it underwater, too.
