Question

Dorsal exoskeleton of crustacean animals is thick and called as

• A. Carapace
• B. Cephalothorax
• C. Pleopods
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Carapace

The carapace is the hard and tough exoskeleton in some of the organisms. The structure is present in the dorsal section of the exoskeleton. This is also present as a part of the shell in many animal groups. This type of structure is present in the arthropods, crustaceans, arachnids, turtles and tortoises. In crustaceans, the carapace is a part of the exoskeleton that covers the cephalothorax. The carapace functions as a protective cover over the cephalothorax.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.