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The chitinous exoskeleton is a hard, protective outer covering found in arthropods, such as insects, crustaceans, and arachnids. Composed primarily of chitin, a long-chain polymer of N-acetylglucosamine, this structure provides support, protection from predators, and helps prevent water loss. The exoskeleton must be periodically shed and renewed through a process called molting, allowing for growth. Additionally, it serves as an attachment site for muscles, facilitating movement.
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What is the support structure for a wasp?
A chitinous exoskeleton.
What does an exoskeleton do for a rattlesnake?
Rattlesnakes do not have exoskeletons. Their skin may look chitinous but it is not an exoskeleton.
Is there another word for chitinous?
Exoskeleton , exoskeletonesque , exoskeletonish ,
How many bones does a lighting bug have?
Like all insects, it has a chitinous exoskeleton, but no bones.
How does grasshopper protect its body?
Like all arthropods, the grasshopper is protected by a chitinous exoskeleton.
What do you call the hard casting that covers the body of a crustacean?
This is the exoskeleton, or chitin, chitinous covering.
What is the name for an insects hard outer shell?
When an insect sheds its outer skin, it's called molting.
What body covering do crayfish have?
Crayfish are crustaceans, and therefore have a shell-like outer covering called an exoskeleton.
What is an arthropodan?
A species of type Arthopod. Arthropods have a (usually) chitinous exoskeleton and the phylum includes vast range of such animals from bees to crabs.
How do shrimps and crabs differ from snails clam and oyster?
Shrimps and crabs differ from molluscs by having a chitinous exoskeleton and jointed appendages.
What is the rule you use to tell if an organism is an insect?
Insects have 3 pairs of jointed legs , Chitinous exoskeleton and body divided in 3 tegma .
What two characteristics make a crayfish and arthropod?
Crayfish are classified as arthropods, because of their characteristic segmented bodies, chitinous exoskeleton, and joint appendages.
