Which of the Following Is a Benefit of the Tough

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a benefit of the tough exoskeleton of arthropods that might help explain their tremendous evolutionary success?

• A) It protects against abrasion and provides attachment sites for muscles.
• B) It is soft and therefore allows for evaporation of water through the cuticle.
• C) It is made up of a bony, calcium phosphate material called chitin.
• D) It is stiff and prevents bending at the animals' joints.
• E) It expands to accommodate the growing animal.

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