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How is the exoskeleton of fishes helpful them to get adapt to aquatic life ?

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The exoskeleton of the fish consists mostly of the scales which protects the fish from external injuries and predators. It also supports the fish and gives a tough and rigid structure externally protecting the inner tissues from being damaged by water.

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