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BIO 102 Unique characteristics of animals 1 Objective Question

Question

The process by which arthropods grow, involving the shedding of their exoskeleton, is called:
Options
A Budding
B Metamerism
C Ecdysis
Correct Answer
D Regeneration
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Phylum Arthropoda (Jointed Appendages)', it is stated: 'Growth: Molting (ecdysis) to grow.'

Hint

This is a specific biological term for molting or shedding an outer cuticle.

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