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The arthropods exoskeleton is composed o...

The arthropods exoskeleton is composed of

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several kinds of polysaccharides

B

layers of proteins and a polysaccharide called chitin

C

several kind of proteins

D

single complex protein called arthropodin

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Arthropods are the most successful group of animals . Their success is due to unique chitinous cuticle . Exoskeleton is light weight , tough and composed of structural polysaccharide chitin . It is strengthened with proteins and calcium carbonate occuring on the outside . it usually occurs in the forms of plate called sclerites .
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