Which of the Following Statements About Exoskeletons Is True

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exoskeletons is true?

• A) They are a highly efficient means of anchoring muscles, thereby providing more efficient movement.
• B) They provide protection from predators.
• C) They must be shed for the animal to grow, and during the shedding period the animal is vulnerable to predators.
• D) They provide support for walking on dry land.
• E) All of the above

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