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Phylum Arthropoda

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The body of arthropods is covered by a hard outer covering called ____________.

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Insects have an outer covering which is known as the exoskeleton.
This outer covering is very thick and hard and it protects the insects.
Final answer: The body of arthropods is covered by a hard outer covering called exoskeleton.

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