What is a disadvantage to having an exoskeleton?
A) Exoskeletons interfere with ingestion.
B) Exoskeletons severely limit locomotion.
C) Exoskeletons do not prevent desiccation.
D) Exoskeletons do not provide adequate protection from predators.
E) Exoskeletons must be shed when the animal grows, exposing the animal to predators.
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