Sunday, September 6, 2015

12. Exoskeleton



Exoskeleton is outer covering that protects and supports an animal’s body. The turtle in this picture has a shell which is an example of an exoskeleton. For turtles, their shell protects their inner organs such as muscles and other soft tissues. The exoskeleton also provides a measure of safety from predators. They can quickly dive into their shell when they sense danger.

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