A(n) _____ exoskeleton made of chitin protects internal organs and limits water loss, but has limited ability to grow and repair.

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Invertebrates typically have an exoskeleton made of chitin that provides protection and limits water loss, but this exoskeleton cannot grow or repair itself. Vertebrates have an internal skeleton made of bone or cartilage, mammals are a specific subclass of vertebrates that have hair and produce milk, and hydrostatic refers to the use of water pressure to create movement and support in animals such as worms and jellyfish.

A(n) _____ Exoskeleton Made of Chitin Protects Internal Organs and Limits