Which of the Following is a Major Disadvantage of Exoskeletons

Question

Which of the following is a major disadvantage of exoskeletons?
A)Exoskeletons can be easily punctured.
B)An exoskeleton provides some support.
C)An exoskeleton grows faster than the animal.
D)An exoskeleton does not grow as the animal grows.
E)An exoskeleton tastes good to predators.

Accepted Answer

Exoskeletons do not grow as the animal grows, which means that the animal must molt or shed its exoskeleton in order to grow, leaving it vulnerable to predators and environmental stressors during the molting process.