An example of chitinous exoskeleton is

Oriole

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Sea stars

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Clam

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Honeybee

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

Earthworm

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

Solution

The correct option is D Honeybee
A tough, semitransparent substance that is the main component of the exoskeletons of arthropods, such as the shells of crustaceans and the outer coverings of insects(honey bee).
Chitin is also found in the cell walls of certain fungi and algae. Chemically, it is a nitrogenous polysaccharide (a carbohydrate). Hence, An example of a chitinous exoskeleton is Honeybee.
So, the correct answer is 'Honeybee'.

Suggest Corrections

Similar questions

Mention one example each for animals with chitinous exoskeleton and those covered by a calcareous shell.

Join BYJU'S Learning Program