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What are exoskeletons and endoskeletons?
Exo means "outside" and endo means "inside". A human being has an endoskeleton (interior bones and cartilage) which protects the organs, nerves and blood vessels and has muscles attached to enable movement. A good example of an exoskeleton is that of a beetle or a crab in which the inner parts of the body are soft tissue with muscles, nerves, blood vessels and breathing system attached to the outer shell.
What mammal has an exoskeleton?
No mammals do. The armadillo has heavy exterior scales of bone and horn. The pangolin (scaly anteater) also has plate-like scales made of keratin that act as armor. These are not true exoskeletons, as they do not support the organs of the body.
Do vertebrates have endoskeletons?
yes; endoskeleton of vertebrates may be either bone or cartilage
Do mushrooms have chitin?
Yes, see the following: The walls of the mycelium, which make up the solid substance of the mushroom, are composed of chitin, the substance forming the exoskeleton of insects. Humans do not have the necessary enzymes to digest this material. Cooking breaks down the mycelial walls, releasing the nutritious components of the fungus available for assimilation as food. (http://www.mssf.org/cookbook/part_4.html)
Why does endoskeleton allows vertebrates to grow larger than animals without endoskeletons?
Endoskeletons provide internal support and protection for the body, allowing vertebrates to support greater body mass as they grow. Endoskeletons also enable efficient muscle attachment and movement, which facilitate larger body sizes in vertebrates compared to animals without endoskeletons. Additionally, endoskeletons can continue to grow and adapt as the vertebrate grows, accommodating the increased size of the animal.
What is the difference between animals muscles with endoskeletons and exoskeleton?
In animals with endoskeletons, muscles surround the skeleton. In animals with exoskeletons,the skeleton surrounds the muscles.
Do prawns have endoskeletons?
No they do not. They have exoskeletons and thus are invertebrates.
Do hawks have endoskeletons or exoskeletons?
Exoskeletons are usually associated with animals like grasshoppers, crabs, or tortoises – not dogs. dogs have endoskeleton
Do most arthropods have endoskeletons?
Endo = inside. Endoskeletons are skeletons like ours, bones on the inside. Arthropods have EXOskeletons, armour on the outside.All arthropods have segmented bodies with tough exoskeletons made from chitin.
Do insects have endoskeletons?
No, insects have exoskeletons, which are hard, external skeletons that provide support and protection. These exoskeletons are made of a material called chitin.
What are 2 types of skeletal systems?
The main types are endoskeletons and exoskeletons.
How are endoskeletons and exoskeletons alike?
Endoskeletons are located inside an organism. Exoskeletons are located on the outside of an organism, like a shell. Both are used for structure and protection.
How are endo and exoskeletons alike?
no arthropods have endoskeletons, completely different structures nothing like exoskeletons, exoskeletons are outer skeletons made of chitin only found on arthropods, endoskeletons are inner support structures like your skeleton, made of bone and/or cartilage.
What factor makes it possible for animals with endoskeletons to grow larger than animals with exoskeletons?
yes
Are insects vertebrates?
No, insects are invertebrates because they contain exoskeletons, not endoskeletons. no they are invertebrates
Do polar bears have an exoskeleton?
Polar bears have endoskeletons.
Do mammals have exoskeletons?
No. They have endoskeletons (inside bones). The armadillo has heavy exterior scales of bone and horn. The pangolin (scaly anteater) also has plate-like scales made of keratin that act as armor. These are not true exoskeletons.
