Question

Arthropod exoskeletons and mollusc shells both ________. arthropod exoskeletons and mollusc shells both ________. completely replace the hydrostatic skeleton help retain moisture in terrestrial habitats are comprised of the polysaccharide chitin are secreted by the mantle

Answer 1

The correct answer is that they help to retain moisture in terrestrial habitats.

Arthropods exoskeletons and mollusk shells both help to retain moisture in the terrestrial habitats.

Arthropod is an invertebrate animal which have an exoskeleton, paired jointed appendages and segmented body. They are characterized by their jointed limbs which are cuticle and are made of chitin.

They are the most species-rich members of all ecological guilds in most environments.

Molluscs are termed as large phylum which is of invertebrate animals. They are the largest marine phylum and they live in terrestrial habitat and freshwater.