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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following is an example of an organism with a cuticle exoskeleton?
Options
A Shark
B Earthworm
C Scorpion
Correct Answer
D Frog
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Scorpions are arthropods and possess a cuticle exoskeleton composed of chitin. Other examples include insects, crabs, prawns, and crayfish. Sharks have cartilaginous skeletons, earthworms have hydrostatic skeletons, and frogs have endoskeletons.

Hint

This arthropod has a hard outer covering made of chitin.

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