Question

In most of the Arthropods and especially in insects, their exoskeleton is shed off and a new exoskeleton is formed. What is the name of this process?

• A. Emasculation
• B. Metamorphosis
• C. Camouflage
• D. Moulting

Answer 1

The correct option is D Moulting

Moulting is the process of casting off the dead rigid outer covering or the exoskeleton or skin of the animal body during its growth. There is tough chitinous exoskeleton on the body of the arthropods which does not allow growth. The young ones cast off this layer in order to allow the growth of the body. This process is also known as ecdysis.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.