The rhinoceros beetles have the toughest and strongest exoskeleton. They are able to carry and move things 850 times their weight.
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Not exactly. They have what is called an exoskeleton, which means a skeleton on the outside. The shell or carapaceof a bug is its skeleton.
Yes, corals are composed of an exoskeleton
The hard outer covering of an insect is called the exoskeleton. It provides protection and support for the insect's body, as well as serving as a attachment point for muscles. The exoskeleton is made of a tough substance called chitin.
The antonym of exoskeleton is endoskeleton. An endoskeleton is an internal skeleton found in vertebrates, whereas an exoskeleton is an external skeleton found in arthropods and some other invertebrates.
The exoskeleton of an insect is its protection against predators. An insect that has a hard exoskeleton, or shell is not going to be eaten by a bigger bug. It also protects the insect from rain and the sun.