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Insects that live on land have a coating of wax on the outer surface of their body. What function might the wax serve for these animals?
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Insects that live on land have a coating of wax on the outer surface of their body. What function might the wax serve for these animals?

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it works like a waterproof coat for them , it sometimes keep their body safe from dirt and injuries.
besides some kind of this waxes are poisoned which can help them to survive in their wild life .

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