Water Loss from Insect Surface Is Minimal Due to Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

Water loss from insect surface is minimal due to which of the following structures?

• A)chitin and the cuticle
• B)tracheae and spiracles
• C)a proteinaceous epidermis
• D)a small surface area/volume relationship

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