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How is an exoskeleton similar to an internal skeleton how is it different

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They're similar because they're both skeletons. The difference is one is inside the body and the other is out. (Endoskeleton - "endo" means in. Exoskeleton - "ex" mean out.) I hope this helps!
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Differences.

Exoskeleton

1. Hard part that lies outside of the body

2. Develops from ectoderm

3. Composed mainly of hard non-living material called chitin.

Endoskeleton

1. Hard part that lies inside the body

2. Develops from endoderm

3. Composed of living material i.e. bone tissue

Similarities

Both endoskeleton and exoskeleton play a protective role. The endoskeleton protects internal body organs of the organism. The exoskeleton protects the soft body parts and appendages of the organism.

Both endoskeleton and exoskeleton provide structural support and shape to the concerned organism.


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