Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A) All animals with exoskeletons or shells must molt in order to increase in size.
B) Exoskeletons composed of composite materials are less brittle and more difficult to break than exoskeletons composed of just one substance.
C) Following a molt, an arthropod is vulnerable to predation because the new exoskeleton is soft and takes a while to harden.
D) Calcium phosphate hardens the bones of humans, whereas calcium carbonate hardens the cuticle of crustaceans.
E) Exoskeletons provide hard external support and protection.
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