Question

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What is an exoskeleton? How is it different from a backbone?

Answer 1

The exoskeleton is a tough outer covering of an animal body. e.g. Crab, lobster have exoskeletons.

Exoskeleton

1. It is a rigid external covering of the body that provides support and protection to the body.
2. It is present in invertebrates.
3. Examples: Crab, lobster, spiders, scorpions, etc.
4. It is in the form of a shell, or scales or feathers, etc.

Backbone

1. It is an internal skeleton (endoskeleton) that provides support and protection to the body.
2. It is a present invertebrate.
3. Examples: Humans, fish lions, dogs, etc.
4. It is made up of a number of vertebral joined to form a vertebral column.