Lesson 1 - SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ANIMALS - Brebner High School
Lesson 1 - SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ANIMALS - Brebner High School
Lesson 1 - SUPPORT SYSTEMS IN ANIMALS - Brebner High School
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EXOSKELETONDISADVANTAGES:• Cannot stretch to allow growth of the animal (thick and hard)This is overcome by the animal shedding its exoskeleton, replacing itwith a softer oneThe soft cuticle soon becomes hard againThis process is called – MOULT<strong>IN</strong>G / ECDYSIS• Reduces the movement at the jointsIt is overcome by the exoskeleton being thin and flexible at joints
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