Question

Give one example of an exoskeleton animal which is a crustacean.

Answer 1

Exoskeleton:

1. An exoskeleton is the one that gets developed on the outer surface of an animal.
2. The exoskeleton comprises carbohydrates, proteins, and minerals.
3. The exoskeleton provides support to the internal organs of the animal.
4. It is generally flexible and replaceable in nature.
5. Crustaceans, arthropods, and molluscs are found to have an exoskeleton.

Example of crustacean having exoskeleton:

1. Crab is a crustacean with an exoskeleton.
2. The exoskeleton in crab comprises the protein chitin which is present in a twisted form.
3. The chitin forms pore canal tubules in them.
4. The hard chitin exoskeleton protects the crab from predators.