Question

.How are arthropods able to move despite having a hard exoskeleton? The exoskeleton is softer at the joints so the legs can be bent. They shed the exoskeleton and move around until it regrows. The exoskeleton does not entirely cover the legs.

Answer 1

The exoskeleton is softer at the joints so the legs can be bent.

Answer 2

The muscle structure of arthropods complex because arthropods have longitudinal and circular bands of muscle tissue as well as isolated muscles that together enable a wide range of movements. Therefore the answer is: The exoskeleton is softer at the joints so the legs can be bent