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What problems do arthropods have immediately after molting?
Immediately after moulting the arthropod's new shell is soft and they are more vulnerable to predators. Many of them hide until their new skin expands and hardens. Some consume their old shed exoskeleton (exuviae) to recover nutrients or minerals.
What are the features of a arthropod?
exoskeleton, chitin, molting
Molting refers to the shedding of which important arthropod part?
the outter skin. as the arthropod grows, the outter skin doesn't grow with it. than it gets rid of it by molting!
Why does molting limit an athropod's size?
Molting limits an arthropod's size because the process involves shedding the exoskeleton to allow for growth, which temporarily leaves the animal vulnerable. During molting, the arthropod must expand its body before the new exoskeleton hardens, making it susceptible to predation and environmental hazards. Additionally, the need to produce a new, larger exoskeleton imposes physical constraints on growth, as the structure must be strong enough to support the organism. Consequently, these factors can restrict the maximum size that arthropods can achieve.
How molting of exoskeleton necessary for arthropod growth accomplished?
The exoskelton of an arthropod is hard, and thus cannot accomodate growth. So an arthropod must periodically replace it.
Why is molting necessary for arthropod growth?
Because of the composition of the exoskeleton. It must of necessity be tough to serve its function. Since it is inflexible, the organism has to periodically shed it (moult) in order to grow; a process called ecdysis.
What is the name of the process in which an arthropod sheds is exoskeleton and forms a new one?
Molting
What is the name the process in which an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton and forms a new ine?
Molting
What is a disadvantage of molting?
Leaves the arachnid vulnerable
What is the name of the process in which an arthropod sheds it's exoskeleton and forms a new one?
Molting
Why do arthropods hide after molting?
The main reason is how weak and vulnerable they are just after molting. The new exoskeleton is still soft to allow growth of the animal. The other is the reason they hide DURING molting - it renders them immobile, some species have to lie on their back for hours on end and can't defend themselves.
What is the process called when arthropods have an exoskeleton which they shed as they grow?
Arthropods molt (moult) in a process called ecdysis. It is necessary for growth because of the inflexibility of the exoskeleton. The old shell remnants are called exuviae. Note that the term 'anthropod' should not be confused with 'arthropod'; anthropods are humans or humanoids and do not moult in the canonic sense.
