What are examples of animals that have exoskeletons?
Exoskeletons are hard, protective outer coverings found in many animals. They provide support, protection, and attachment points for muscles. Animals with exoskeletons are known as arthropods and include insects, crustaceans, arachnids, and some types of worms.
Examples of animals with exoskeletons:
- Insects: ants, bees, beetles, butterflies, cockroaches, crickets, flies, grasshoppers, mosquitoes, moths
- Crustaceans: crabs, lobsters, prawns, crayfish, shrimp, barnacles, copepods
- Arachnids: spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites
- Worms: polychaetes (marine worms with segmented bodies and bristly appendages)
Benefits of exoskeletons:
- Protection: Exoskeletons shield animals from predators, physical damage, and environmental hazards.
- Support: They provide structural support for the body, allowing animals to carry heavy loads and move efficiently.
- Muscle attachment: Muscles attach to the exoskeleton, enabling animals to move and perform complex tasks.
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