The Hard Exoskeleton of a Crustacean

question 55

Multiple Choice

The hard exoskeleton of a crustacean:

• A)encases, individually, each of the animal's vital organs.
• B)provides a substitute for muscles.
• C)necessitates periodic molting to permit growth.
• D)is entirely different from the exoskeleton of an insect.

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