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Animals that possess exoskeletons are limited in the maximum size they can reach. As an animal gets larger its shell must increase in size in order to support its weight. This causes the surface to volume ratio to decrease. As this ratio decreases, it becomes more difficult for the animal to obtain enough oxygen for cellular respiration and space for internal organs is also lost with a thickening shell.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe exoskeleton of insects limits its growth because the liquid cavity cannot tolerate high pressure. It is also a tough exterior that cannot expand.
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What is it when insects shed their skeleton?
Insects shed their exoskeleton in order to grow. They expand quickly before the next exoskeleton hardens.
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton called?
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton that is called the trachea. Oxygen is delivered directly to the insects tissues via the trachea.
Do cockroach have a backbone?
No, cockroaches, like all insects, are invertebrates and have an exoskeleton.
What has no backbone but has wings?
Insects do not have a backbone, they have an exoskeleton. Most insects have wings. Therefore insects have no backbone, but they do have wings.
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.
What is the support system of insects?
The Exoskeleton
Why don' t insects have an exoskeleton?
Insects do have exoskeleton! Exoskeleton is an external skeleton that supports and protects an animal's body so they do need it and they do have it but I am not sure if all insects have exoskeletons
Does a bee has an exoskeleton?
Yes, like all insects bees have an exoskeleton.
What is it when insects shed their skeleton?
Insects shed their exoskeleton in order to grow. They expand quickly before the next exoskeleton hardens.
Do insects have hard exoskeleton?
most of them do
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton called?
Most insects have small holes in the exoskeleton that is called the trachea. Oxygen is delivered directly to the insects tissues via the trachea.
Does exoskeleton and wings help insects be a successful species?
Yes, the exoskeleton and wings do help insects to be a successful species. The hard exoskeleton protects internal organs and while wings allow movement.
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.
Does the dragonfly have an exoskeleton?
Yes, like all insects.
What type of insects are not arthropods?
All insects present an exoskeleton, so all insects are arthropods.
What type of animal has this carbohydrate in their exoskeleton?
Insects.
Do insects have an exoskeleton?
some do and some dont.
