Which one of the following choices does not describe an advantage of the chitinous exoskeleton found in arthropods?
A)offers some protection
B)reduces water loss
C)allows for muscle attachment sites inside the skeleton
D)does not impose limitations on body size
E)provides a strong,flexible framework

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The chitinous exoskeleton does impose limitations on body size, as the exoskeleton must be shed and regrown as the arthropod grows. This process can be energetically costly and may also leave the arthropod vulnerable during the period when it has shed its old exoskeleton but not yet fully formed a new one.

Which One of the Following Choices Does Not Describe an Advantage