Question 49
Reproduction in AnimalsWhich of the following statements is correct about ecdysis? It is the
- A.contraction and relaxation of muscles for movement
- B.pressure exerted on the body by muscles
- C.increase in mass of endoskeleton
- D.periodic shedding of exoskeleton for growth
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Answer: D (periodic shedding of exoskeleton for growth)
Explanation
Ecdysis (moulting) is the shedding of the hard exoskeleton by arthropods so that they can grow.