The rigid chitinous exoskeleton of an arthropod has all of the following functions except it
A)provides a place for muscle attachment.
B)protects the animal from predators.
C)impedes water loss.
D)maintains a uniform size for all individuals of that species.
E)prevents injury to the animal.

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The rigid chitinous exoskeleton provides a place for muscle attachment, protects the animal from predators, impedes water loss, and prevents injury to the animal. However, it does not maintain a uniform size for all individuals of that species. Arthropods undergo molting, where they shed their exoskeleton and grow a new one. The process of molting allows arthropods to increase in size, which means that they do not maintain a uniform size throughout their lifespan.

The Rigid Chitinous Exoskeleton of an Arthropod Has All of the Following