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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.


The hard outer covering of an insect?

The bodies of arthropods are supported by a hardened exoskeleton made of chitin, a substance produced by many non-arthropods as well. In arthropods, the nonliving exoskeleton is like a form-fitting suit of armor.


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.


How is an insect body supported?

By its exoskeleton.


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.


An organism that can fly and has an exoskeleton must be?

An insect, such as a bee or a dragonfly. These organisms have wings that enable flight and an exoskeleton for protection and structural support.