Which Organisms Use Their Exoskeleton to Protect Their Gills

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which organisms use their exoskeleton to protect their gills?

• A)Earthworms
• B)Shrimp
• C)Bony fish
• D)Birds
• E)Hydras

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Definitions:

Hypothenar

The fleshy mass at the base of the little finger, composed of muscles used in controlling the movement of the pinky.

Palmar Interosseous

Muscles located on the palm of the hand, responsible for the movement and positioning of the fingers.

Extensor Muscle

A muscle whose contraction causes an extension of a limb or part of the body.

Fascia

A band or sheet of connective tissue, primarily collagen, beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses, and separates muscles and other internal organs.